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WARNING!
This blower
can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can
cause serious or even fa-
tal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.
WARNING!
Be sure the
bottom cover is secured
or the vacuum tube is
properly installed. Avoid
the impeller blade with
your hand or any foreign
object.
Instructions on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
Always wear eye and ear
protection.
Slow idle
Fast throttle
Sound power
level
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and will
follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
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Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
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Picking up dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
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For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
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Move slowly back and forth over the material
as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
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Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating,
servicing,
or
performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
from work area a minimum of 10 meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
The operator of the
machine must insure
that no one comes
within a 10 meter ra-
dius while working.
When several opera-
tors are working within
the same area, a safe-
ty distance of at least
10 meters must be ob-
served.
