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CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention.
Fuel Safety
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES.
2. Use a container approved for gasoline.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher.
4. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills and let the unit dry before using.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
6. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. Remove fuel cap slowly. Do not refuel a hot engine. Do not
refuel a running engine.
Maintenance & Storage of Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
WARNING
1. Stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.
2. Maintain Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher with care. Inspect Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher periodically. If Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by a qualified service center.
3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other condition
that may affect its operation.
4. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.
6. Use only genuine
Southland® replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Southland® parts or
accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.
7. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Blower/Vacuum/
Mulcher, and will void the warranty.
8. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
9. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting in vehicle. Use up remaining fuel in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
10. When not in use, store Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher indoors in a dry location. Store Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher above the r
each of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children.
11. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
12. If excessive vibration occurs, stop the unit, and check the unit throughly for moving parts, broken parts and any other
condition that may cause it. Contact our Technical Service Department if necessary.
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