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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS BLOWER.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Know your product. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this product.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Do not permit children to use product.
It is not a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used near children.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model described in this manual.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may
create a risk of injury when used on another product. Use
only as described in this manual.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not charge the unit outdoors.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before removing battery.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or steps.
Do not operate product in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust.
Battery products create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors at least 50 ft.
away while operating this product.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
A battery operated product with integral batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery.
A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery.
Use battery operated products only with specifically
designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
Use only with charger listed.
For use with 18V lithium-
ion battery packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/
charger correlation supplement 987000-432
.
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,
which could cause shorting and electric shock
. If
damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized
service center.
If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating this product. Do not
use product while tired, upset, or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inat-
tention while operating products may result in serious
personal injury.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent en-
tanglement in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch
is in the locked or off position before insert-
ing battery pack.
Carrying products with your fin-
ger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into
a product with the switch on invites accidents.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable
support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the product in unexpected situations.
Do not use product if switch does not turn it on or off.
A product that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service
center or replaced.
Disconnect battery pack from product before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the product.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the product accidentally.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other sma ll metal objects that can make
a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a fire.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the product’s operation. If damaged, have the
product serviced before using.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained products.
Keep the product and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your
product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
