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• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and anything that
may reduce the air flow.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely
hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a
short time.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do
the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when
walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove
the blower tubes or vacuum attachments. The unit must be
stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact
with the rotating blades.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts
when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your
authorized service dealer. Do not use unauthorized parts,
accessories, or attachments for this unit. Doing so could
lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.
• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or
other substances which may contain toxic materials.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
• Never point the blower in the direction of people or pets, or in the
direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing
debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM
• Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do
not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash
from fire-places, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not
vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as leaves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to
vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result
in damage to the blower/ vacuum. To avoid severe damage
to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance or accessing movable parts.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or
sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to
prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach
of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after
each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss
of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands or joints, discontinue use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a
regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise
can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1
standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or
cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. They remain hot
for a short time after the unit is turned off.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper
type of oil.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “IDLE,” “LOW,” or “SLOWEST”
speed
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed