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• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
Ai_ WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do
not handle extension cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the powerhead.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada,
"W"). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect exten-
sion cord before use and replace if
damaged. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade iswider than the oth-
er); if so, it will require the use of a po-
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. Ifthe plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized exten-
sion cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polar-
ized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the powerhead if the
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-
ity of electric shock. Don't handle plug
or unit with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as
it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return itto your Sears Service
Center for repair.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be provided
on the circuit or outlet to be used for
the powerhead. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protec-
tion and may be used for this mea-
sure of safety.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
Your powerhead should be double in-
sulated to help protect against electric
shock. Double insulation construction
consists of two separate "layers" of
electrical insulation instead of ground-
ing. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not in-
tended to be grounded.Safety precau-
tions must be observed when operat-
ing any electrical tool. The double in-
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