Weed Eater 545146904 Blower User Manual


 
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D Move atleast 1 0feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE Y OUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening t he vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the im peller blades no
longer tur ningto avoid serious injury from the
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, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
D To avoid static electricity discharge, 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. c ouldbepickedupby theairintakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit,property,orcausingserious
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 Donot overreach or use fromunstablesur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steepslopes,
rooftops,etc.Keepfirmfootingandbalance
at all times.
D 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 tobethrownortoricochetwhichcan
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
D Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower , always install blower tubes. When
using your unitas avacuum, alwaysinstall
vacuum tubes and vacuum bag assembly .
Make sure vacuum bag assembly is com-
pletely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tube frequently,
alwayswithenginestoppedandsparkplug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow .
D Never placeany object in theair intakeopen-
ing as this could restrict p roper a ir flow and
cause damage to the unit.
D Neverusefor spreadingchemicals,fertiliz-
ers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycontain
toxic materials.
D Toavoidspreadingfire,donotusenearleaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
D Use only for jobs explained in this m anual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
WARNING: Disconnect spark plugbe-
fore performing maintenance except for carbu-
retor adjustments.
D Have all m aintenance other than the rec-
ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
D Use only recommended WEE D E AT ER re-
placement p arts; use of any other parts
mayvoidyourwarrantyandcausedamage
to your unit.
D Empty f uel tank bef ore storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetorbystartingengineand
letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
D Donot storetheunit orfuelina closedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flamefrom hotwater heaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
D Store ina dry area outof reach of children.
WARNING: Theengineexhaustfrom
this productcontains chemicals known tothe
State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduseof gasolinepow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of peopleproneto circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwise healthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or t exture, or
loss of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An antivibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems.Userswhooperatepower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateinalocalewheresuchregulationsex-
ist,youarelegallyresponsibleformaintaining
theoperating conditionoftheseparts.Failure
to do so is a violation of the law . Refer to the
MAINTENANCE section for information on
maintenance of the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen.