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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your blower/vacuum.
INTENDED USE
The product is only intended for use outdoors in a well
ventilated area.
The product is intended for blowing light debris including
leaves, grass and other garden refuse. It is intended to
vacuum and mulch light debris as above and collect in the
debris bag. It is not designed to suck or vacuum water or
other liquids.
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules must be
followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders,
please read these instructions before operating the
product. Please keep the instruction safe for later use.
WARNING
Never allow children or people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities to operate, clean or
maintain the product. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
product and the blowing/vacuuming activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator, be alert
and turn the product off if a child enters the area.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product to some operations. Check with your local
authority for advice. Read all instructions.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
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Ensure before each use that all controls and safety
devices function correctly. Do not use the tool if the “off”
switch does not stop the engine.
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Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be blown a considerable distance by
high velocity air.
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Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating
the product. This machine is extremely noisy and
permanent hearing may result if precautions to limit our
exposure, reduce noise and wear hearing protection
are not strictly adhered to.
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Wear heavy long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short trousers, jewellery of
any kind, or use with bare feet.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
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Beware of thrown objects; keep all bystanders, children,
and pets at least 15 m away from work area.
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Operate the machine only at reasonable hours – not
early in the morning or late at night when people might
be disturbed.
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Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing/
vacuuming.
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Never operate the product in an explosive atmosphere.
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Do not use this machine when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a
clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
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Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the working area.
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Only use enough throttle (power) to complete the task,
this will reduce the potential for injury caused by noise
and vibration.
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Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk
of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to
enter your working area.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop
the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door, installing/
changing tubes, opening or removing debris bag.
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Do not touch the area around the silencer or engine of
the unit, these parts get very hot during operation.
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Inspect the machine before each use. Check for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Make sure all guards, and
handles are properly and securely attached. Replace
any damaged parts before use.
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Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When used as a blower, always install the
blower tubes and close the door. When used as a
vacuum, always install the vacuum tubes and vacuum
bag.
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Do not modify the machine in any way or use parts
and accessories which are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING
If the machine is dropped, suffers heavy impact or
begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the
machine and inspect for damage or identify the cause of
the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refuelling,
storing or transporting the machine.
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For refuelling and fuel mixing, chose an area away from
sources of ignition (sparks, flames etc.), flammable
materials, and which is well ventilated.
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Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.
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Mix and store fuel in a container approved for fuel.
