Use and Care Manual

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ENGLISH
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. F)

WARNING: Before removing or installing
battery, make certain the speed lock lever
2
is in the
off position to prevent switch actuation.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
6
into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
5
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of thismanual.
Fig.F
5
6
Switching ON/OFF (Fig. A, H)

WARNING: Use both hands to grip the
product firmly when switchingon.

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at
self orbystanders.
• To turn the blower ON, ensure the speed lock lever
2
is
in the off position and depress the trigger switch
1
.
• To lock the blower ON, push the speed lock lever
2
forward, as shown in Fig. H. The blower runs at higher
speeds as the lever is moved further. The speed lock
lever can also be pushed forward to start the blower
without needing to first depress the trigger switch.
• To turn the blower OFF, release the trigger switch
1
and
or pull back on the speed lock lever and return it to its
off position.
Fig.H
2
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
a suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
3
.
Fig.G
3
Use (Fig. I)

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at
self or bystanders.

CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses and
hearing protection. Wear a filter mask if the operation
is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and substantial
footwear is recommended. Keep long hair and loose
clothing away from openings and moving parts.
• Install the battery pack
6
into the battery housing.
• Hold the blow tube approximately 7 inches (180mm)
above the ground, turn the blower ON and using a
sweeping motion from side to side, advance slowly
keeping the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you
as shown in Fig.I.
Fig. I