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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
SReadyourinstructionmanualcarefullyuntil
you completely understandand can follow
all warningsandsafetyrules beforeoperat-
ing the unit.
DRestrict unit to users who understandand
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING: Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
DSweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
DBlowing grass clippings, straw,or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
DPicking up dry material such as leaves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
DFor best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
DMove slowly back andforthoverthemate-
rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit
intoapileofdebrisasthis canclogtheunit.
DKeep the vacuum tube about an inch above
thegroundforbestresults.
PLAN AHEAD
DAlways wear eye protection when operat-
ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
preventrocks ordebrisfrombeingblownor
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
DAlways wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
DAlways wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
DSecure hair above shoulder length.Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
DDo not operate unit whenyou aretired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
DKeep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10meters)whenstartingoroperatingunit.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc-
tion of people or pets.
HANDLEFUELWITHCAUTION,ITIS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
DEliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancausesparks)intheareaswherefuelis
mixed, poured, or stored.
DMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
DDo not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
DMake sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
DDo not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
DAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
DMove atleast 10 feet (3meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
DAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turningto avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
DInspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
DKeep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
DNever start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
DTo avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
DDo not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc.couldbepickedupby theairintakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit,property,orcausingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
DAvoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
DDo notoverreachor use from unstablesur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steepslopes,
rooftops,etc.Keepfirmfootingandbalance
at all times.
DNever place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
awayfrompeople,animals,glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.Theforceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or
sticks to be thrownor to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
DNever run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes. When
usingyourunitasavacuum,alwaysinstall
vacuumtubesandvacuumbagassembly.
Makesurevacuum bagassembly is com-
pletely zipped.
DCheck air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tubefrequently,
always with engine stopped and spark
