Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
_WARNING:Failuretofollowall
SafetyRulesandPrecautionscanre-
sultinseriousinjury.
KNOWYOURUNIT
•Readyouroperator'smanualcare-
fullyuntilyoucompletelyunderstand
andcanfollowallwarningsand
safetyrulesbeforeoperatingtheunit.
• Restrictunittouserswhounder-
standandwillfollowallwarningsand
safetyrulesinthismanual.
_,WARNING:Inspectareabefore
startingunit.Removealldebrisand
hardobjectssuchasrocks,glass,
wire,etc.thatcanricochet,bethrown,
orotherwisecauseinjuryordamage
duringoperation.
Useyourunitasablowerfor:
• Sweepingdebrisorgrassclippings
fromdriveways,sidewalks,patios,etc.
• Blowinggrassclippings,straw,or
leavesintopiles,aroundjoints,orbe-
tweenbricks.
Useyourunitasavacuumfor:
• Pickingupdrymaterialsuchas
leaves,grass,smalltwigs,andbitsof
paper.
• Forbestresultsduringvacuumuse,
operateyourunitathighspeed.
• Moveslowlybackandforthoverthe
materialasyouvacuum.Avoidforc-
ingtheunitintoapileofdebrisas
thiscanclogtheunit.
• Keepthevacuumtubeaboutaninch
abovethegroundforbestresults.
PLANAHEAD
• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenop-
erating,servicing,orperformingmain-
tenanceonunit.Wearingeyeprotec-
tionwillhelptopreventrocksordebris
frombeingblownorricochetinginto
eyesandfacewhichcanresultin
blindnessand/orseriousinjury.Eye
protectionshouldbemarkedZ87.
• Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.
• Alwayswearrespiratororfacemask
whenworkingwithunitindustyenvi-
ronments.
• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovejewelry,loose
clothing,orclothingwithloosely
hangingstraps,ties,tassels,etc.
Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.
• Donotoperateunitwhenyouare
tired,ill,upset,orifyouareunderthe
influenceofalcohol,drugs,ormedi-
cation.
• Keepchildren,bystanders,andani-
malsawayfromworkareaamini-
mumof30feet(10meters)when
startingoroperatingunit.Donot
pointblowernozzleinthedirectionof
peopleorpets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_ILWARNING: Stop the engine be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The
engine must be stopped and the impel-
ler blades no longer turning to avoid se-
rious injury from the rotating blades.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...