200934 - BACKPACK BLOWER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
–Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
–Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
hot contact surfaces.
–Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the blower in unexpected situations.
–Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
–This engine is equipped with a spark arrestor screen.
Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen, this
screen is located inside the muffler.
–Always inspect the unit before each use for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
–Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage and void your warranty.
–Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away
from the spark plug to prevent starting.
–To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating impeller blades, stop the engine before installing
or changing blower tubes.
–Service on the blower should be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.
–Always maintain the blower per the maintenance
instructions of this Operator’s Manual.
–Use only as directed per this operator’s manual
instructions.
Fuel Safety
DANGER
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors:
–Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
–Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
–Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
–Gasoline is a liquid fuel but its vapors can ignite.
–Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.
–Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly.
–In any petroleum gas fire, flames should not be extinguished
unless by doing so the fuel supply valve can be turned OFF.
This is because if a fire is extinguished and a supply of fuel is
not turned OFF, then an explosion hazard could be created.
–Gasoline expands or contracts with ambient temperatures.
Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity, as gasoline needs
room to expand if temperatures rise.
When adding or removing gasoline:
Do not light or smoke cigarettes while handling fuel.
Always mix, store or transfer gasoline in an EPA/CARB compliant
fuel tank.
Only mix and refuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Only drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Always loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel
from escaping around the fuel cap and add fuel before starting the
engine.
Always replace and tighten the fuel cap securely after fueling.
Always stop engine and allow to cool before refueling.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
In the event of spilled fuel, wipe the spilled fuel from the blower
and move 10’ ft. (3 m) away from refueling site before starting
engine to avoid potential ignition of fuel vapors.
Always store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this
equipment, provide them these instructions also.
WARNING
NEVER use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other
fuel item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
