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SAFETY RULES
W ARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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Readyourinstructionmanualcarefullyuntil
you completely understandand can follow
all warningsandsafetyrulesbeforeoperat-
ing the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
W ARNING:
Inspect area b efore start-
ing u nit. Remove all debris and hard ob jects
su ch as rocks, g la ss, wire , e t c. th at can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
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Blowing grass clippings, straw , or leaves into
piles, around joints , or betw ee n br icks.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye p rotection when operating,
servicing,or performingmaintenance onunit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris f rom being blown or ricochet-
ing into eyes a nd f ace which can res ult in
blindness and/or serious injury . Eye prote c-
tion should be marked Z 87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator orface mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Securehairaboveshoulderlength.Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Don otop er ateu nitwhenyouaretire d, ill,up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or me dication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work areaa minimum of 30 feet
(10meters)whenstartingoroperatingunit.
Do not point theblower nozzle in thedirec-
tion of people or pets.
HANDLEFUELWITHCAUTION,ITIS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
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Eliminate all sources ofsparksorflame(in-
cluding smoking, openflames,or workthat
cancausesparks)intheareaswherefuelis
mixed, poured,or stored.
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Mix andpour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuelinacool,dry,well ventilatedplace;use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
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Avoid spilling fuelor oil. Wipe upfuelspills
before starting engine.
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Moveatleast10feet (3meters)awayfrom
fuel andfueling site beforestarting engine.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces freeof oil andfuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building o r other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc.couldbepickedupbytheairintakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit,property,orcausingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
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Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse
in unventilated areas or where e xplosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
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Donotoverreachorusefromunstablesur-
facessuch asladders,trees,steepslopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
awayfrompeople,animals,glass,andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.Theforceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or
sticks tobethrownortoricochet whichcan
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
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Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install b lower tubes.
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Check air intake opening and all b lower
tubes frequently, a lways with engine
stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keepvents anddischargetubesfreeofde-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
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Ne verpla ceanyobjectinth eairintakeop en-
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Neveruseforspreadingchemicals, fertiliz-
ers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycontain
toxic materials.
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Toavoidspreadingfire,d onotusenearleaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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Use only f or jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.