Craftsman CMEBL7000, Instruction Manual

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal
injury due to a loose electrical connection between
the appliance’s plug and extension cord, firmly and
fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord.
Periodically check the connection while operating to
ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension
cord that provides a loose connection. A loose
connection may result in overheating, fire, and
increases the risk of a burning.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
•
Do not
immerse any part of the unit in liquid.
• Do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or
off.
A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
•
Do not
allow debris to be ingested into blower intake.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
•
Do not
pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
•
Do not
use to blow explosive dust, or in areas where
air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other
combustible material.
• Do not attempt to repair the blower. To assure
product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance,
and adjustments should be performed by authorized
service centers.
•
Do not operate blower in a gaseous or explosive
atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and
the sparks might ignite fumes.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
•
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Never leave blower running unattended. Turn
power off.
• Unplug before connecting the tube.
•
Store idle units.
When not in use, the unit should be
stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach
of children.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
servicing of Double-insulated Appliances
.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SJW
or SJTW.
• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure B; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps
or connectors described in this manual.
OR
iii) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as
shown or described in
Extension Cord Retainer .
Fig. B
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING:
Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.
WARNING:
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
Some dust contains
chemicals known to State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate
and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
WARNING:
Always wear proper
personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some