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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can r esult in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Readyour instruction manualcarefully until
you completely understand and can follow
allwarnings andsafety rules beforeoperat-
ing the unit.
D Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING: Inspect area b efore start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and har d objects
such as r ocks, glass, wire , etc. th a t can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit a s a bl ower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw,or leaves into
piles, around joints, or bet ween bricks.
Use y our unit as a vacuum for:
D Picki n g up dry mat e r ial such as lea ve s,
grass, small twigs, and bits of pap er .
D For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at h igh speed.
D Move slowly back andforth o ver t hemate-
rial as you vacuum. A void forcing the unit
intoapileofdebrisas thiscanclog theunit.
D Keep t he vacuum tube abou t an i nch above
the ground for best r esults.
PLAN AHEAD
D Always w ear eye protection when operat-
ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
preventrocks ordebris from beingblown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which 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 Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can b e caught in moving
parts.
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
D Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when startingor operating unit.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc-
tion of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
D Eliminate all sources of sparks orflame(in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancausesparks) intheareaswhere fue lis
mixed, poured, or stored.
D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in acool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
D Make sure the unit is properly as sembled
and 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 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved 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 to avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
D Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. D o 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, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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. couldbe picked upby theair intakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit, property ,or causingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
D Avoid dangerous environments.Do notuse
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
D Do not overreach or use from unstablesur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keepfirmfootingandbalance
at all times.
D Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the b lowing debris
away f rompeople,animals,glass,andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. Theforceof aircancauserocks, dirt,or
sticks to be thrown orto ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
D Never r un unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower , always install blower tubes. When
usingyour unitasavacuum, alwaysinstall
vacuumtubes andvacuumbagassembly.
Make sure vacuum bag assembly is com-
pletely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tube frequently,
always with engine stopped and spark