RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL | MEANING | SYMBOL | MEANING |
| • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL |
| • DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN |
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING: Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in the rain, or in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door, installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
• BLOWER/VACUUM MODE CHANGE-OVER LEVER
A - Vacuum mode
B - Blower mode
•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.
•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least
50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
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