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Dress properly. do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying blowers with your finger on the switch or
inserting the battery pack into a blower with the
switch on invites accidents.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be
drawn into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
blower in unexpected situations.
Do not use blower if switch does not turn it on or off.
A blower that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the battery pack from blower before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the blower. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the blower accidentally.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a fire.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the blower’s operation. If damaged, have the
blower serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained blowers.
Keep the blower and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your
blower. ollowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss
of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. ollowing this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. ollowing this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. ollowing this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Battery blowers do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery powered blower or when
changing accessories. ollowing this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
Do not place battery powered blowers or their
batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped
or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is
subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or
damaged battery immediately.
Don’t expose blowers to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a blower will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid
loose garments or jewellery that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Keep firm footing and balance. do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are
installed.
When not in use, blower should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked up place out of the reach of children.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15m
away.
When servicing a blower, use only identical
replacement parts.
ADDITIONA SAFETY RU ES CHARGERS
1. Before using the charger, read all the instructions
and cautionary markings on the charger and battery
pack as well as the instructions on using the battery
pack.
2. Only charge your batteries indoors as the charger is
designed for indoor use only.
3. DANGER! If the battery pack is cracked or
damaged in any other way, do not insert it in the
charger. There is a danger of electric shock or
electrocution.