Blower Instruction Manual

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SAFETY RULES
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SAFET
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INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electri c gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury , and to provide reasonable safety and ef ficiency in using this unit. The
operator is responsible for fol lowi ng the war nings and instructi ons in thi s manual and on
the unit. Read the entir e inst ruct i on manual before assembling and usi ng the unit! Re-
str ict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and fol l ow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not
allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close at t enti on is necessar y when used near children.
Always disconnect unit fr om power sour ce before ser vici ng, cleaning, perfor mi ng main-
tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety
devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders.
Use only accessories and replacement part s as recommended. Use onl y for jobs ex-
plained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety glasses or similar eye
protection when operating, servicing, or
performing maintenance on your unit.
We aring eye protection can help to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness or serious injury.
S Always wear a respirator or face mask
when working with the unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
S Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
S Do not operate the unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
S Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Keep loose hair , loose clothing, fingers,
and all other parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts. Hair , jewelry,
loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be
caught in moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoi d a dangerous environment . To re-
duce the r isk of el ectrical shock, do not
use in rain, in damp or wet locati ons, or
arou nd swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do not
use on wet surf aces. Do not handle exten-
sion cord plug or unit wit h wet hands.
Avoi d danger ous situat i ons. Do not use in
the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creati ng a fire or explosion
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not
abuse cor d. Never carr y the unit by the ex-
tension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
connect unit . To unplug, gr asp the pl ug,
not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Turn off all con-
tr ol s before unplugging. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cor d or plug. If uni t is not work-
ing as it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your authorized service dealer
for repair. Unpl ug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing,
cleaning, perfor mi ng mai nt enance, or
stor ing. Do not put any object int o open-
ings. Do not use wit h any opening
blo cked ; keep free of dust, li nt, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on
the nameplate of the unit.
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use in unventilated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
trical rating of the cord must not be less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition.
Inspect extension cord before use and re-
place if damage d. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss o f power and overheat-
ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number ,
the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct