Weed Eater EBV VS, 545117528 instruction manual Blower Safety, Vacuum Safety, Standards

S Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by your authorized service dealer.

S Always see your authorized service dealer to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace damaged parts before using the unit.

SNever place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air

flow and cause damage to the unit.

SNever douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean the unit using a damp cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth. See MAINTE-

NANCE.

S Check air intake openings and tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

S Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.

SStore the unit unplugged in a high, cool,

dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil- dren.

S Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

S Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.

SUse only for jobs explained in the OP- ERATION section of this manual.

BLOWER SAFETY

SUse only in daylight or in good artificial

light.

S Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments.

STo avoid spreading fire, do not use blow-

er near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

S Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automo- biles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

SNever use for spreading chemicals, fer- tilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

VACUUM SAFETY

SStop the motor and disconnect the pow- er source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury

from the rotating blades.

SHard objects can be thrown through the collection bag or the housing and be- come dangerous missiles which can cause serious injury to the operator or

others.

SWhen using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not

attempt to vacuum water or other liquids. S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recommended attach-

ments.

SAvoid situations which could set the col- lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum dis- carded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire- places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

S Always use the collection bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.

S Check air intake openings, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and re- strict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the vari- able speed control during vacuum use.

STANDARDS

This product is listed by Underwriters Lab- oratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judg- ment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

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