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notoperatewithoutguardsinplace.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and anything that
may reduce the air flow.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do
the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when
walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove
the blower tubes or vacuum attachments. The unit must be
stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact
with the rotating blades.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts when
servicing this unit. These parts areavailable from your authorized
service dealer. Do not use unauthorized parts, accessories, or
attachments for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to
the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or
other substances which may contain toxic materials.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
• Never point the blower in the direction of people or pets, or in the
direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing
debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM
• Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not
operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from fire-
places, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded
cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as leaves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to
vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result
in damage to the blower/vacuum. To avoid severe damage
to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance or accessing movable parts.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or
sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after
each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: 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 people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss
of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in
the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on
a regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
A • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May" be used
in coniunction with other symbols or eictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual,s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. --allureto do so can result iF
serious injury to the oeerator ari!!or Dystanaers
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects ana ioua noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
erotection meeting ANSI Z87.1 stanaaras ana ear
oroteetion when ouerating this unit. Use a ful face
snleld when neeaea.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
,, ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OrSTOP
- KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and PetS, at least 50 feet (!5 m) from the
operating area.
" HOT SURFACE WARNING
I11 Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or Cylinder.
You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot
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• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the eroeer type of
oil.
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H N Itl " CHOKECONTROL
1. • FULL ChOKe eosEIon
2. • PARTIAL choke oosition
3. • RUN cnoKeposition
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates "HIGH" or "FASTEST" speed
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