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• Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use your Vac & Blow.
• Never operate your Victa Vac & Blow without the bag properly fitted. If the bag is
not properly fitted the machine may move forward or project particles out of the discharge
chute. These particles may cause injury.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Have your Victa Vac & Blow inspected and serviced at an approved service centre or
agent if:
o The engine, or switch needs repair or maintenance.
o It is running abnormally or erratically or vibrating excessively.
o It is dropped or damaged in any way.
• Never allow children to use or play with your Victa Vac & Blow.
• While using the Victa Vac & Blow, always wear substantial foot wear and long trousers.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep long hair
away from the air inlets.
• Avoid vacuuming fishing line, string, plastic bags or similar material into the unit as tangling
with the impeller may cause the motor to overload and stall. If this occurs, switch the Vac
& Blow off. Do not allow the Vac & Blow to remain switched on in the stalled or overloaded
condition.
• Avoid vacuuming metal parts/debris into the unit as this will damage the unit.
Unit Safety
• Inspect the entire unit before each use.
• Do not use the unit if it is running erratically. Have it serviced promptly.
• Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency.
• Stop the engine when the unit is unattended, even for a moment.
• Never allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit.
• Do not cover muffler or restrict airflow to muffler.
Fuel Safety
• Use a container approved for fuel and a funnel to avoid spillage.
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
• Frequently check for fuel leaks and clean carbon from the muffler at exhaust outlet.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel, or near the unit, or while using the unit.
• Add fuel before starting the unit.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running or hot, allow to cool before
refuelling.
• Never allow the unit to run out of fuel before refuelling.
• Move at least three metres away from the fuelling site before starting the engine.
• Wipe all traces of fuel on the unit before starting the engine.
