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let only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still doesnot fit, contact a qualified ele ctri-
cianto in stallthe p roperwalloutlet.Donot
change the equipment plug, extension
cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way .
STo reduce the r isk of electrical s hock, use
extension c ords specifically marked as
suitableforoutdoor appliances. Theelec-
trical rating of the cord must not be less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be mark ed with the suf fix“W-A” (in Cana-
da, “W”). Make sur e your exte nsion cord
is in good condition. Inspect extension
cord bef ore use and replace if damaged.
An undersized extension cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use
the next hea vier g auge. The smaller the
gauge number , the h eavier th e cord.
(NOTE: The correct size to be used de-
pending on t he cord length is shown in
thismanual.See
SELECTANEXTENSION
CORD
in the ASSEM BLY section ).
S Do not use multiple c ords.
S Keep the e xtensio n cordclear ofoperator
and obstacles at all times.
S Tie cord t o cord retainer and c onnect to
recessed p lug as shown in th is manual to
prevent damage to unit and/or e xtension
cordandtoreducethepossibilityofthe
extension cord disconnecting from the
unit during operat ion.
S Donotattempttorepairunit. Inspectthe
insulation and connectors on the unit
and extension cord before each use. If
there is any damage, do not use until
damage is repaired by your authorized
service dealer.
S Do not use the unit if the switch does not
turn the unit on and offproperly. Hav e the
unit repaire d by your authorized service
dealer.
S Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the
OFF posit ion an d keep
your hand and fin gers away fro m the
switch wh ile conne cting t he u nit to the
powersource orwhencarryingaunitcon-
nected to the power source.
S Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conduct or, such as met al
fences, or p ipes, toavoid the possibility of
electric shock.
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the cir-
cuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCI prot ection and may be u sed for th is
measure of safety.
S Stop the motor immedia tely if you are a p-
proached.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help pro-
tect against electric shock. Double insula-
ti on constr ucti on consist s of two separate
“l ayers” of el ect r ical insulati on instead of
grounding.Toolsand appl i ances buil twit h
a double insul ati on system ar e n ot i n-
tended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, norshould
a means of grounding be add ed to this
unit. As a result, the extension cor d used
wit h your unit can be plugged int o any
standard 120 volt el ectr i cal outlet . Safet y
precauti ons must be observed when op-
erati ng any electr ical tool . T he double in-
sula t ion system only prov i d es added pro-
tecti on against inj ury r esul ti ng from an
internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
All electrical repai r s to this unit, includi ng
housing, swi t ch,motor, etc.,mustbe diag-
nosed and r epair ed by quali f i ed service
personnel. Replacement part s for a
double insulat ed app l iance must be iden-
ticalto thepart sthey replace.A doublein-
sulated appliance is marked with the
words “ double insulation” or “double insu-
lated” . The s ymbol
(square wit hi n a
square) may also be marked on the ap-
pliance. Failure to have the unit repair ed
by an authorized service dealer can
cause the double insul ati on constructi on
to becomeinef f ect i ve andresult inserious
injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Do not set the unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area whi l e the unit is
runn ing. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust , grass, etc., could be pi cked up by
theai rint a keandthr o wnoutt h roughth e
discharge opening, damaging the unit,
property,or causing serious injury to by-
standers or oper at or.
S Do not overr each or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slope s, roof t o ps, etc. Use ext ra care
when cleanin g on stair w ay s. Keep firm
footing and bal a nce at all time s. Keep
hands out of t ubes.
S In spect the ent ir e uni t be for e each use
for w or n, loose, mi ssing, or damaged
parts. Do not u se unt i l t he uni t i s in
proper wor ki ng order.
S This uni t is d ouble insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSUL ATI ON CONST RUC TI ON
section. Have al l inter n a l service per-
formed by qua l i f i ed ser vice repai r per-
sonnel to avoid cr eati ng a hazar d or
voiding your warranty.