Operating Guide

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
a WARNING! This power tool can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect
use can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the
machine.
• Always wear hearing protection and
safety glasses marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator.
Keep children, bystanders,
and animals away from
work area a minimum of
50 feet (15 meters) when
starting or operating unit.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Electrical shock
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug before cleaning or servicing.
Remove plug from the mains
immediately if the cable is damaged or
cut.
Do not expose to rain.
Double insulated
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
See Fig. 1
1. ON/OFF switch
2. Top handle
3. Cord retainer
4. Blower tube
5. Blower tube release button
6. Air vents
SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
a WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
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