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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury:
•
Do not leave the appliance when connected
to power source.
Remove the battery pack when
not in use and before servicing.
•
Do not use on wet surfaces.
Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
•
Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
•
Use this appliance ONLY as described in the
manual.
Use only recommended attachments.
•
Do not use this appliance if it is showing
signs of malfunction in any way.
If the
appliance is not working correctly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
• Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
•
Do not put any objects into the openings of
the appliance.
Do not use the appliance with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair
and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body
parts away from the openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before disconnecting from
power source.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Instructions
WARNING:
When using an electric
appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following.
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
To Reduce Risk of Injury:
•
Avoid accidental starting.
Turn off all controls before
removing the battery pack. Be sure switch is in the locked
or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a unit with the switch on invites accidents.
•
Avoid dangerous environmental conditions –
Do not
use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use the
unit in the rain.
•
Use safety equipment.
Always wear eye protection,
filter mask if operation is dusty, non-skid safety
shoes, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
•
Use the right unit
– Do not use this unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.
•
Inspect the area
before using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
•
Keep children, bystanders and animals away
from the
work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting
or operating the unit.
•
Maintain unit with care
. Keep unit clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for
proper maintenance.
•
Stay alert -
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.
•
Do not
place outlet of blower near eyes or ears
when operating.
•
Do not
attempt to clear clogs from unit without first
removing the battery.
•
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
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.
•
Never leave blower running unattended.
Turn
power off.
•
Remove the battery pack
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.
