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D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
D Keepchildren, bystanders, andanimals away
fromwork area aminimumof 15meterswhen
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
FUEL SAFETY
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flam es, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
D M ix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel ina cool, dry,well ventilatedplace; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel o r while op-
erating the unit.
D M ake sure the unitis properly assembled and
in good operating condition.
D Do not fi ll f uel t ank while engine is hot or run-
ning.
D A void spillingfuel oroil. Wipe upfuel spills b e-
fore starting engine.
D M ove at least 3meters away from fuel andfu-
eling site before starting engine.
D Always store petrol in a container approved
for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the im peller blades no
longer turningto avoidserious injury fromthe
rotating blades.
D This garden blower/vacuum is only designed
for blowing away or removal of leaves and
other debris on the ground.
D Inspect unit b efore each use f or worn, loose,
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order .
D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fu el.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
D M uf f lers fitted with catalytic co nverters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to t heskin.
Remember the risk of fire!
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
D Donotset un iton an y surfaceexcept aclean ,
hard area while en gi ne is ru nning. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked u p by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property , orcausing serious injury tobystand-
ers or operator .
D A void dangerous environments. Donot usein
unventilated areas or where explosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be pre-
sen t .
D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, e tc. Keepfirm footingand balance a t
all times.
D Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, andsolid objects such
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of
air can cause rocks, d irt, or sticks to be
thrown orto ricochet which can hurt people or
animals, breakglass, orcause otherdamage.
D Never run unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower ,
always install blower tubes. When using your
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes andvacuum bag assembly. Make sure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
D Check airintake opening,blower tubes,vacu-
um tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always
with engine stopped and spark plug discon-
nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free
of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
D Never place any object in the air intake open-
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
D Never u se forspreading chemicals, f ertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
D Toavoid spreadingfire, donot usenear leafor
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue p its, ash-
trays, etc.
D Use only for jobs explained in th is manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the recom-
mended procedures described in the instruc-
tion manual performed by an authorized ser-
vice dealer .
D Disconnect spark p lug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
D Use only recommende d McCulloch repl ace-
ment parts; use of any other parts may void
your warranty andcause damageto yourunit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
upfuel leftincarburetor bystarting engineand
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 Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
mo t o r s or switch e s, furn a ce s, etc.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
D Secure the machine during transport.
SAFETY NOTICE: 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 peo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wisehealthy people.If symptoms occur suchas
numbness, pain,loss of strength, change inskin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
theseproblems. Users who operate powertools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical conditionand thecondition
of this tool.
