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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: This machine produces
anelectromagneticfieldduringoperation.Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
ducetheriskofseriousorfatalinjury, werecom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
D Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks ordebris frombeing
blownorricochetingintoeyesand facewhich
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
D Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
D Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
D Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor
remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps,ties, tassels,etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
D Keepchildren,bystanders,and animalsaway
fromworkareaaminimumof15meterswhen
starting or operatingunit. Donotpointblower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(includingsmoking, open flames,or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuelinacool, dry,wellventilatedplace;usean
approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
D Makesuretheunitisproperly assembledand
in good operating condition.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
D Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and
fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store petrol in a container approved
for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning toavoidserious injury from the
rotating blades.
WARNING: While vacuuming or
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away fromyourbody andclothes.
D This garden blower/vacuum is only designed
for blowing away or removal of leaves and
other debris on the ground.
D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
D Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed.Contactcanresultin burnstotheskin.
Remember the risk of fire!
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
D Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc.couldbepickedupby theair intakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit,property,orcausingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
D Avoid dangerousenvironments.Donotusein
unventilatedareas or whereexplosivevapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be
present.
D Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
D Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
always direct the blowing debris away from
people,animals,glass,andsolidobjectssuch
as trees, automobiles, walls,etc. Theforceof
air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrownortoricochetwhichcanhurt peopleor
animals,breakglass,orcauseotherdamage.
D Never run unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes.When usingyour
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes andvacuum bag assembly. Makesure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tube frequently,
always with engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
D Never place any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
D Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
D Toavoidspreadingfire,donotusenearleafor
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.