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Keep your distance. The blower emits exhaust fumes.
Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.
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Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix 40 parts
unleaded fuel to 1 part engine grade oil. If not, the engine
will overheat and cause damage to your blower.
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Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine
is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
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Stop the engine before re-fuelling.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
– If the blower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and
remove the cause of the vibration immediately).
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Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn
the fuel off when you have finished blowing.
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The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals
and objects in the working area. Keep children and domestic
animals at a safe distance while the blower is in use.
Additional safety instructions for the inbuilt
battery pack
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The inbuilt battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition.You should charge the battery pack
fully before use.
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To ensure the longest battery life and best battery
performance, always charge the battery when the air
temperature is between 18–24°C. Do not charge the
battery pack when the temperature is below 0°C, or
above 40°C. This is important. Failure to observe this
safety rule could cause serious damage to the battery
pack.
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Do not incinerate the inbuilt battery pack even if it is
seriously damaged or can no longer hold a charge. The
battery pack can explode in a fire.
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Never attempt to open the inbuilt battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks
open or cracks, immediately discontinue its use and do
not recharge it.
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The inbuilt battery pack utilizes nickel-cadmium cells.
Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material. Use an
environmentally safe disposal unit at a municipal waste
disposal centre to dispose of a damaged or worn out
battery.
Additional safety instructions for the charger
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Before using the charger, read all the instructions and
cautionary markings on the charger as well as the
instructions on using the battery pack.
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Only charge your Blower indoors as the charger is
designed for indoor use only.
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WARNING
. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact
with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock.
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To allow the appliance to cool down after charging, do
not place it in a hot environment such as a metal shed or
open trailer left in the sun.
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The charger is not intended for any use other than
charging the exact type of rechargeable appliance as
supplied with the charger. Any other use may result in the
risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
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The charger and appliance supplied with it are specifically
designed to work together. Do not attempt to charge
the battery pack with any other charger than the one
supplied.
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Do not place any object on top of the charger as it could
cause overheating. Do not place the charger near any
heat source.
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Do not pull on the lead of the charger to disconnect it
from the power source.
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Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where
it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
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Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could
cause the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.