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Approved protective goggles
or visor,earprotection, and
face mask in dusty environments
must be worn.
The blower operator mustmake sure
that no bystandersoranimalscome
nearer than15 meters.
Whenever severaloperatorsare
working in the samework area, they
should maintaina safe distance ofat
least15 metersfromoneanother.
WARNING: The muffleris very
hot during and after use. Do n ot
touch themuffler,mufflerguard, or
surrounding surfaces, orallow
combustible material suchas dry
grassorfueltodoso.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves .
Instructions on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.
WARNING: This blower
canbe dangerous!Careless
orimproperusecan
cause seriousoreven fatal
injury.
Read andunderstandthe
instruction manual before
using the blower.
WARNING: Be sure the
bottom cover issecured or
the vacuum tubeisproperly
installed. Avoid the impeller
blade with your hando r any
foreignobject.
Sound pressure
level at7,5 meters
Sound power
level
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
WARNING: The blower may throw
objec t sat highvelocit y thatcan
ricochet and h it the operator . This
may c ause serious eye damage.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
D Restrict unit to u sers who understand and will
follow all warnings and safety rules i n this
manual.
WARNING: Inspect area bef ore start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, gl a ss, wire, etc. tha t can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your un it as a vacuum for:
D Pi ckingupdrymaterialsuchas lea ves, g rass,
small twigs, and bits of paper .
D For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
D Move slowly back and forth over the m aterial
as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
th e gro u nd fo r best resul ts.
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: This m achine produces
anelectromagnetic fieldduring operation.Under
some circumstances, this f ield may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
duce therisk of serious orfatalinjury,werecom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
D Always weareyeand earprotection whenop-
erating, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can re-
sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection sho uld be marked Z 87.
D Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals.
D Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, lo ose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
