7
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
– Service
Have your power tool or charger
serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool or charger is maintained.
WARNING:
Know your
leaf blower. Do not plug in
the charger or install the
Power Cell into the tool until you
have read and understand this
Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well
as the general and specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
Following
these instructions will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire or serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear
appropriate eye
protection.
Any power
tool can throw
foreign objects into your eyes and
cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear appropriate safety
goggles or properly fitted safety glasses
that comply with OSHA standards and
the most recent version of ANSI Z87.1
or CAN/CSA
– Z94.3 safety standards
[or other applicable national standard].
Ordinary vision or sun glasses generally
do not provide adequate impact or side
shield / wrap around penetration
protection. Ordinary glasses ARE NOT
safety glasses. To reduce the risk of
injury to your face CORE
TM
Outdoor
Power recommends that you also wear
a face shield or face screen over your
safety goggles or safety glasses.
WARNING:
Glasses, goggles or
face shields not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 or CAN/CSA
– Z94.3
could cause serious injury if they
break upon impact.
WARNING:
Prevent
foot injuries!
Never operate
when barefoot, or wearing
open toed shoes, or sandals. Always,
wear sturdy protective shoes or boots
with non-slip soles when operating the
leaf blower. Steel-toed safety boots are
recommended.
WARNING:
Protect
your hands by wearing heavy-
duty, non-slip gloves and to
improve your grip and control when
handling the blower.
WARNING:
Clothing must
be durable and snug-fitting,
yet allow for freedom of
movement.
WARNING:
Avoid loose clothing
such as scarves, neckties, jewelry,
flared or cuffed pants, loose-fitting shirts
or jackets, unconfined long hair or
anything that can be pulled into the air
intake of the blower. Secure hair to
above shoulder level. Wear long pants
of durable material to protect your legs
.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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