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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT i
SPARK PLUGTO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING
V
OR MAKING REPAIRS°
OPERATOR SAFETY
- Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris from
being blown or ricocheting intoeyes and face which can result
inblindness and/or other senous tnjury,
o Always wear a respirator or facemask when working with the
unitin dusty environments.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots,and gloves.(To avoid
shock of static electricity, do not wear rubber gloves.)Do not
go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals,jewelry,loosecloth-
ing,or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties,tassels, etc.;
theycan be caught inmov ng parts Secure hairso it isabove
shoulder length
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, it],or under-the
influenceof alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep others includingchildren, animals, bystanders and
helpers at least 50 feet (!5 meters) away Stop the engine
immediately if you are approached.
° inspect the area before starting the unit Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,wire, etc.that can rico-
chet,be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during
operation.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnectspark plug beforeperforrningmaintenanceexcept
forcarburetor adjustment.
• Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended by
SEARS to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your war-
ranty,
o Check air intake openings, blowertubes, elbowtube,and vac-
uum tubes frequently, always with the engine stopped.Keep
vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and
restrict proper air flow
° Use only quality SEARS accessories and replacementparts
as recommended forthis unit..
° Have al! maintenance and service not explained in this
manual performed by your SEARS Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
- Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or ailow smoking near fuel or the unitor white
using the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine,
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuelings_tebefore
starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removingfuel cap.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inletdoor or
attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubesThe engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no longerturning to
avoidserious injuryfrom the rotating blades.
• inspecttheentire unit beforeeach use forworn,loose,miss-
ing, or damaged parts..Do not use until the unit is in proper
working order.
• Keep the outside surfaces freeof oil and fuel.
• Never start or run unit inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
° Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other
material which may contain toxic substances.
° Do not set the unit on any surface excepta clean, hard area
to start the engine or while the engine is running.Debris such
as gravel,sand, dust, grass, etc.could be pickedupby the air
intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, dam-
aging the unit, property, or causing senous injury to
bystanders or the operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments..Do not use in unventilated
areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide buildup
could be present.
• Avoid situations which could set the vacuum bag on fire. Do
not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes or ash from fire-
places, barbecue pits, brush piles, etcoToavoidspreading fire,
do notuseblower near leafor brush fires,fireplaces,barbecue
pits, ashtrays,etc_
° Do not overTeachor use from unstable surfacessuch as lad-
ders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,etc. Use extracare when
cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance at all
times.
= Never place objects inside the blowertubes;alwaysdirect the
blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc_Theforce of air
can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or'animals,break glass,or cause other
damage_Do not allow the unitto be usedas a toy.
• Never place any object in the air intakeopening as this could
restrict proper air flow and cause damage to theunit.
• Never rununit without the proper equipment attached.When
used as a blower, always installa blowertube.When used as
a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and vacuum bag
assembly.
° Use onlyfor jobs explained in thismanual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
: Stop the unit before transporting
Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unitbefore storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
• Emptythe fueltank before storingor transportingthe unit.Use
up any fuelleftin the carburetor by startingtheengine and let-
ting the engine run until itstops.
• Store unitand fuel in an area where fuel vaporscannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters, electricmotors or
switches,furnaces, etc
• Store the unit out of the reachof children
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand units could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage n otherw se healthy people, If symptoms occur' such as numbness pain, loss of strength, change in
skin co or or texture or loss of feelings in the fingers, hands orjoints discontinue the use of this unit and seek medica_ attention, An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems, Users who operate power tools on a continual and regu-
lar basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit
4_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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