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gauge. Th e smaller the gauge number ,
theheavier thecord. (NOTE: Thecorrect
size to b e used de pending on the c ord
length is shown in this manual. See
SE-
LECT AN EXTENSION CORD
in the AS-
SEMBLY
section).
S Do not use m ultiple cord s.
S Keepthe extensioncord clear ofoperator
and obstacles at all times.
S T ie cord to cord retainer and connect to
recessedplug as shown in this manualto
prevent damage to unit and/or extension
cordandtoreducethepossibilityofthe
extension c ord d isconnecting 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 do es not
turn the unit on and of fproperly. Have the
unit re paired by y our a ut horized service
dealer.
S A void a ccidental s tarting. B e sure the
switch is in the
OFF po siti on and keep
your h and and fingers away fro m the
switch while connecting the unit to the
powersourceorwhen carryingaunitc o n-
nected to the power source.
S A void any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, orpipes, to a void thepossibility of
electric shock.
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the cir-
cuit or outlet to be used f or this unit. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCIprotection and may be u sed forthis
measure of safety.
S Stopthe motor immediately if y ou are a p-
proached.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is dou bl e insulat ed to help pro-
tect against el ectr i c shock. Double i nsula-
tion construction consists of two separat e
“l ayers” of electri cal insulati on i nst ead of
grounding.Tools andappli ances bui ltwith
a d ouble insulati on system are not in-
tended to be g r ounded. N o grounding
means is provided on thisunit, norshould
a means of g r ounding be added to this
unit. As a result, the extension cord used
wit h your unit can be plugged into any
standard 120 volt el ectr i cal outlet . Safety
precauti ons must be observed when op-
erati ng any electri cal tool . The double in-
sulation system only provides added pro-
tection against injury resulting from an
internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
SERVI CI NG OF DO UBLE I NSULATED
BLOWER
All electrical repai r s to this unit, i ncluding
housing,swit ch,mot or,etc.,mustbe diag-
nosed and repaired by an aut hori zedser-
vice dealer. Replacement part s for a
double insulated appl i ance must be iden-
ticalto the partstheyrepla ce.A double i n-
sulated appliance is marked with the
words
“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE
INSULA TED.”
The symbol (square withi n a
square)
mayalsobemarkedon t heap-
pliance. Failure to have the unit r epair ed
by an authorized service dealer can
cause t he double insulation construct ion
tobecomeinef f ect i ve andresultinserious
injury.
UNIT/MAINTEN ANCE SAFETY
S Do not set the unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard ar ea while the unit is
running. Debri s such as gravel, s and,
dust , gr ass, etc., could be p icked up by
theairintakeandthr ow noutthr oughthe
discharge opening, damaging the unit,
property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or operat or.
S Do not overr each or use from unstable
surfaces such a s ladder s, trees, steep
slope s, roof tops, et c. Use e xtra care
when cleaning on stair ways. Keep fir m
footing and balance at all tim e s. Keep
hands out of t ubes.
S Inspect t he ent ire unit before each use
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until the unit is in
proper wor ki ng order.
S This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE I NS UL ATION C ONST RUC TI ON
section. Have all internal service per-
formed by qualif ied service repair per-
sonnel to avoid creating a haz ar d or
voiding your warranty.
S H ave all main tenance other than the
recom m en ded p rocedur es describedin
the instruct ion manual per form ed by
your authori zed ser vice dealer.
S Always see y o ur author i ze d servi ce
dealer to replace a damaged impeller.
Partsthatarechi p ped,cr a cked,broken,
or damaged in any other way can fly
apartand cause ser iousinj ury. Replace
damaged part s be fore using t h e un it.
S Never p l ace any obj ect in t he air int ake
opening as this coul d rest r i ct proper a i r
flow and cause damage to t he uni t.