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IIWAI-ININLi: Failure to fo$Eow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read you rinstruction manuat carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rubes before operat-
ing the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand and
wit+folIow all warnings and safety rules in
this manuaI
_kWARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove a+tdebris and hard
objects such as rocks, gtass+ wge, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
• Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debns or grass clippings from
driveways+ sidewalks, patios, etc.
• B+owing grass clippings+ straw, or leaves
into piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when operating,
servicing+ or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can resutt in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked ANSI Z87.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
• Always wear respirator or face mask when
working w+th unit in dusty environments
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing+ or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
so+s, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
• Do not operate unit when you are tired, M,up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction
of peopte or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate aft sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking_ open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in art outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool+ dry, welt ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
• Do not smoke whi+e bendIing fue_ or while
operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
• Do not fi_Efuel tank while engine is running.
• Avoid spi+lingfue+or oil Wipe up fuel spills be-
fore starting engine.
• Move at Ieast 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable Iiquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
• Inspect unk before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use unti_ unit is in proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel
• Never start or run engine inside a c}osed
room, buiIding or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kiIt.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environrqents. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide buitd up could
be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
• Never place objects inside the bIower
tubes; always direct the b}owing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break g+ass, or
cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, aiways instaII blower tube.
• Check a+r intake opening and blower tube
frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic matedals.
• To avoid spreading fire do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc
• Use only for jobs expIained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have alI maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer
• Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments
• Use only recommended WEED EATER
parts: use of any other parts may void your
warranty and cause damage to your unit.
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