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12. Wear personal protective equipment – When using this
tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to
provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to
prevent hearing damage. Use a face or dust mask if the
work environment is dusty.
13. Dress properly –
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as
such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear
a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber
gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
14. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the blower vac when you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
other medication.
15. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the blower vac
should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.
16. Maintain the blower vac with care – Keep the blower
tube and the fan area clear and clean for optimal
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect the
extension cord periodically and immediately replace it
if damaged. Keep the handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Follow the additional recommendations
described in the maintenance section of this manual.
Personal Safety
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Keep firm footing and maintain good balance at all times.
Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging the tool.
• Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON
or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not use the tool with a damaged plug.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Carefully inspect your appliance prior to use and follow all
label and marking instructions.
• Keep the end of the blower tube away from your face
and body.
• Always unplug this appliance before connecting or
disconnecting the tubes.
• Do not use for wet material.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Do not put any object into the tool's openings. Do not use
the tool with any opening blocked; keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair or any other object that may reduce air flow.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string which can
be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
• Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.
• This blower vac is intended for residential use only.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are properly installed.
• When operating the unit as a blower, never point the blower
tube in the direction of people or pets or in the direction of
windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid
objects, such as trees, automobiles and walls.
• Be sure to secure the unit when transporting it.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Clean the unit after each use as described in the Care +
Maintenance section.
Electrical Safety
1. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating label.
2. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of an electric shock.
3. Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, kitchen ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.
4. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If
water gets inside a power tool, it will increase the risk of
an electric shock.
5. Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
6. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when
operating a power tool may result in serious personal
injury.
7. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using
safety equipment such as a dust mask, nonskid safety
shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is
needed will reduce the risk of personal injury.
8.
Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off
position before inserting the plug. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools
when the switch is in the on position makes accidents
more likely.
9.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on
the power tool. A spanner or key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
10. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Using a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of an electric shock.