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G ENERAL SAF ETY RU LES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS POWER TOOL)
W A R N I N G
Read and understand all instructions before using th is product.
F ailure to f ollow all instructions
listed belo may result in electric shoc , fire, and/or serious personal injury.
W hen using an
electrical appliance, basic precautions should alw ays be f ollow ed, including the f ollow ing:
• Do not allow to be use as a toy. Close attention is necessary w hen used by or near children.
• U se only as described in this manual. U se only manuf acturer’ s recommended attachments.
•
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use if any openings are bloc ed. eep openings
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flo .
•
eep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts a ay from openings and moving parts.
• U se extra care w hen cleaning on stairs.
•
Do not use to pic up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
w here they may be present.
•
Do not operate po er tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Po er tools create spar s that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not expose pow er tools to rain or w et conditions. W ater entering a pow er tool w ill increase
the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use on w et surf aces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not handle appliance w ith w et hands.
•
Never allo children to operate the equipment. Never allo adults to operate the equipment
w ithout proper instruction.
• Alw ays w ear saf ety glasses w ith side shields that comply w ith ANSI Z 8 7 .1 . Everyday glasses
only have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT saf ety glasses. F ollow ing this rule w ill
reduce the ris of eye injury. If or ing in a dusty area, use a dus mas .
•
ear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or je ellery that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
•
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool ill do the job
better and saf er at the rate f or w hich it is designed.
•
Do not operate the equipment hile barefoot or hen earing sandals or similar light eight
f ootw ear. W ear protective f ootw ear that w ill protect your f eet and improve your f ooting on
slippery surf aces.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
•
eep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. verreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Do not use the tool if the sw itch does not turn it on or of f . Any tool that cannot be controlled
w ith the sw itch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
• K eep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 5 0 ’ ( 1 5 m) aw ay.
• Do not point the blow er nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
•
Never run the unit ithout the proper equipment attached. Al ays ensure the blo er tube is
installed.
• U se only Briggs & Stratton batteries: BSB2 AH 8 2 ( 2 amp-hour) or BSB4 AH 8 2 ( 4 am-phour) .
• U se only Briggs & Stratton charger: BSRC8 2 .
•
Do not operate this unit hen you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• W hen not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
Not
Do not operate the equipment hile barefoot or hen earing sandals or similar light eight
Do not operate the equipment hile barefoot or hen earing sandals or similar light eight
f ootw ear. W ear protective f ootw ear that w ill protect your f eet and improve your f ooting on
f ootw ear. W ear protective f ootw ear that w ill protect your f eet and improve your f ooting on
slippery surf aces.
slippery surf aces.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
eep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. verreaching can result in loss of balance.
eep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. verreaching can result in loss of balance.
Do not use the tool if the sw itch does not turn it on or of f . Any tool that cannot be controlled
Do not use the tool if the sw itch does not turn it on or of f . Any tool that cannot be controlled
Not
w ith the sw itch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
w ith the sw itch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
K eep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 5 0 ’ ( 1 5 m) aw ay.
K eep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 5 0 ’ ( 1 5 m) aw ay.
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ear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or je ellery that could get
ear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or je ellery that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
for
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool ill do the job
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool ill do the job
better and saf er at the rate f or w hich it is designed.
better and saf er at the rate f or w hich it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment hile barefoot or hen earing sandals or similar light eight
Do not operate the equipment hile barefoot or hen earing sandals or similar light eight
f ootw ear. W ear protective f ootw ear that w ill protect your f eet and improve your f ooting on
f ootw ear. W ear protective f ootw ear that w ill protect your f eet and improve your f ooting on
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Do not allow to be use as a toy. Close attention is necessary w hen used by or near children.
Do not allow to be use as a toy. Close attention is necessary w hen used by or near children.
U se only as described in this manual. U se only manuf acturer’ s recommended attachments.
U se only as described in this manual. U se only manuf acturer’ s recommended attachments.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use if any openings are bloc ed. eep openings
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use if any openings are bloc ed. eep openings
eep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts a ay from openings and moving parts.
eep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts a ay from openings and moving parts.
Do not use to pic up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
Do not use to pic up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
Do not operate po er tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable
Do not operate po er tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Po er tools create spar s that may ignite the dust or fumes.
liquids, gases, or dust. Po er tools create spar s that may ignite the dust or fumes.
Do not expose pow er tools to rain or w et conditions. W ater entering a pow er tool w ill increase
Do not expose pow er tools to rain or w et conditions. W ater entering a pow er tool w ill increase
Do not use on w et surf aces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Do not use on w et surf aces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Never allo children to operate the equipment. Never allo adults to operate the equipment
Never allo children to operate the equipment. Never allo adults to operate the equipment
Alw ays w ear saf ety glasses w ith side shields that comply w ith ANSI Z 8 7 .1 . Everyday glasses
Alw ays w ear saf ety glasses w ith side shields that comply w ith ANSI Z 8 7 .1 . Everyday glasses
only have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT saf ety glasses. F ollow ing this rule w ill
only have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT saf ety glasses. F ollow ing this rule w ill
reduce the ris of eye injury. If or ing in a dusty area, use a dus mas .
reduce the ris of eye injury. If or ing in a dusty area, use a dus mas .
ear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or je ellery that could get
ear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or je ellery that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
