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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
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. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit to release the latch
while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry
material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe dam -
age to the impeller .
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never m ix, pour, or store gasoline or
use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury .
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Readyour instructionmanual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
allwarnings andsafety rules beforeoperat-
ing the unit.
D Restrict unit to users who understand a nd
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING: Inspect area bef ore start-
ing unit. Remove all debr is a nd hard objects
such as rocks, gla ss, wire , et c. tha t can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw , o r leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
D Picki n g up dry mat e r ial such as le aves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
D For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
D Move slowly back andforthover t hemate-
rial as you vacuum. A void forcing the unit
intoapileofdebrisas thiscanclog theunit.
D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
D Always w ear eye protection when operat-
ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. W earing eye protection will help to
preventrocks ordebris f rombeing blownor
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 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, 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 starting oroperatingunit.
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 or flame(in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancausesparks)intheareas wherefuelis
mixed, poured, or stored.
D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel ina cool, 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.