RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this
unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and are marked as
such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this
unit.
• Never run the unit without the the proper equipment
attached. When using this unit, always install the blow-
er tubes depending on blower application.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with
sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection
when operating this unit.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber
gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating
this unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to
Starting/Stopping Instructions
.
• Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air
intake and thrown out by the discharge opening, dam-
aging unit, property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended
purpose.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always
keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotat-
ing. Do not operate without guards in place.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and any-
thing that may reduce the air flow.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is
turned off.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed need-
ed 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 attachments. The unit must
be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid
contact with the rotating blades.
• If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object,
stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do
not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate
the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement
parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available
from your authorized service dealer. Do not use unau-
thorized 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.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for
maintenance of repair.
• Never point the blower or blowing debris in the direc-
tion of people, animals 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.
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 build-
ing 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, secured, or at a height 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 oth-
ers, also loan these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Exposure to vibrations through pro-
longed 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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