Use and Care Guide
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WHEN USING THIS BLOWER
• Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of ammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will only t into a polarized
extension cord one way. If the plug does not t fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not t, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will only t into the polarized wall outlet one way. If the
plug does not t fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will work more
efciently and safely when it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
• Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
• For household use only.
• Use only Kobalt 40-volt batteries. (KB 245-06, KB 340-06, KB 540-06, KB 640-06, KB 240-06,
KB 440-06)
• Use only Kobalt 40-volt charger. (KRC 40-06)
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects that can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
SAFETY INFORMATION