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D Keep children, bystanders,and animalsaway
fromworkarea aminimumof15meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not pointblower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(including smoking, 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
fuel inacool, dry,wellventilatedplace; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel
pu r p o se s.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
D Make sure theunit is properly assembled and
in good operating condition.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
D Avoid spilling fuel o r o il. 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 turningto avoidserious injury fromthe
rotating blades.
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 Muffle rs fitted with catalytic converters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time a fter stopping. T his also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result inburns to theskin.
Remember the risk of fire!
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
rubber gloves or an y other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
D Do notsetunit o nany surfaceexcept acl ean,
hard area while en gine i s runn ing. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by theair intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, d amaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
D Avoid dangerousenvironments.Donot usein
unventilated areas orwhere explosive vapors
or carbon m onoxide 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 th e b l owing debris away from
people, animals,glass, andsolid objectssuch
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of
air can cause rocks, dirt, o r sticks to be
thrownor toricochet which can hurt peopleor
animals,break glass, orcause otherdamage.
D Never run unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower ,
always install blower tubes. When using your
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly. Make sure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tu bes, and elbow tube frequently,
always with engi ne stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow .
D Never pl ace any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
D Neveruse forspreadingchemicals,fertilizers,
or other substances which may c ontain toxic
materials.
D Toavoidspreadingfire, donotusenear leafor
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTA IN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an
authorized service dealer .
D Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.
D Use only recommended McCulloch
replacement pa rts; use o f any other parts
mayvoidyourwarranty andcause damageto
your unit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetor bystartingengineand
letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by
manufacturer for use with your unit.
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
mo t o r s or switch e s, furn a ce s, etc.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Expo sure to vibra tions
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand t ools could cause b lood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, andjoints of peo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage i n other-
wisehealthy people. Ifsymptoms occur suchas
numbness,pain,lossof strength,change inskin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
theseproblems.Users whooperatepowertools
on a continual and r egular basis must monitor
closely theirphysical conditionand thecondition
of this tool.