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fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibility of
electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit
with wet hands.
DDo not use with damaged cord or plug. If
unit is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to an autho-
rized service dealer for repair.
DGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the cir-
cuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCIprotection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
DKeep others including children, animals,
bystanders, andhelpers a minimum of 30
feet (10 meters) away. Stop the motor im-
mediately if you are approached. Do not
allow the unit to be used as a toy.
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUC-
TION
Your unit is double insulated to help pro-
tectagainstelectricshock.Doubleinsula-
tion construction consists oftwoseparate
“layers” of electrical insulation instead of
grounding. Tools and appliances built
withadouble insulation systemarenotin-
tended to be grounded. No grounding
meansis providedonthis unit,norshould
a means for grounding be added to this
unit. As a result, the extension cord used
with your unit can be plugged into any
standard 120 volt electrical outlet.
Safetyprecautionsmustbeobservedwhen
operating any electrical tool.The double in-
sulation system only provides added pro-
tectionagainstinjuryresultingfromaninter-
nal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: Allelectricalrepairsto
thisunit,including housing,switch,motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by
an authorized service dealer. Replace-
ment parts for a double insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts
they replace. A double insulated
appliance is marked with the words
“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSU-
LATED.” The symbol (square within a
square) mayalsobe markedontheap-
pliance. Failure to have the unit repaired
by an authorized service dealer can
cause the double insulation construction
to become ineffective and result in seri-
ous injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
DTurnoff all controlsandallowthemotorto
stop before disconnecting the unit from
the power source.
DDisconnect the unit from the power
source when not in use. Do not leave the
unit when it is plugged into an outlet.
DDo not set the unit on any surfaceexcept
a clean, hard area while the unit is run-
ning. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust,
grass, etc., could be picked up by the air
intake and thrown out through the dis-
charge opening, damaging the unit, prop-
erty, or causing serious injury to bystand-
ers or operator.
DDo not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times. Keeps
hands out of tubes.
DInspect the entire unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts.
Do not use until the unit is in proper work-
ing order.
DDisconnect unit from power source be-
fore servicing, cleaning, performingmain-
tenance, or storing.
DThis unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
section. Have all internal service per-
formedby qualified service repair person-
nel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding
your warranty.
DHave all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
DAlways see an authorized service dealer
to replace a damaged impeller. Partsthat
are chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way can fly apart and
cause serious injury. Replace damaged
parts before using the unit.
DNever place any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air
flow and cause damage to the unit.
DNever douse the unit with water or other
liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean
with a damp sponge and mild soap. See
STORAGE.
DCheck air intake openings and tubes fre-
quently, always with the unit stopped and
power source disconnected. Keep vents
and tubes free from debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
DDo not burn,incinerate, or expose this
unit to extreme heat.
DStore the unit unplugged in a high, cool,
dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
DUse only recommended attachments
and replacementparts to avoid creatinga
hazard and/or voiding your warranty.
DMaintain the unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
DUse only for jobs explained in this man-
ual.