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SAFETY WARNINGS
SAVE THESE WARNINGS.
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OPERATION SAFETY
Never operate the blower without good visibility or light. Always make sure you have secure footing. If you slip
of fall, stop immediately. Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should
occur during assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or moving. Keep all bystanders, children,
and pets at least 50 feet (15m) away. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately. Blower will propel
debris at high speed and can cause damage. Avoid pushing your leaf blower over any areas with loose stones
or gravel as they may become projectiles. Before use, check that area is free from breakable objects, such as
house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc. Do not stand or put your hands, or any part of your body in front
of the discharge opening. Always pay attention to the direction of the discharge opening. Never allow discharge
opening to point towards bystanders, pets, or valuable property. Wind can also change discharge direction, so
be aware. There are rotating blades inside the blower which can cause serious injury. Please keep your hands,
feet or tools out of intake and discharge opening while machine is running. Keep combustible substance away
from the engine when it is hot. Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running. Never operate the blower
at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never leave the operating position when the
engine is running. Always shut down the engine, and ensure the engine is switched to “off” to prevent accidental
starting and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving. To reduce exposure to vibration,
limit the hours of operation and take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands. Reduce the
speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating hand-
held power equipment is not required.
MACHINE USE AND CARE
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. This equipment was designed specifically for the purpose of
blowing leaves and debris. Do not use this equipment for any other purpose. Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Do
not run the engine at high speed when you are not working. Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil exhaust fumes and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain
hot for a short time after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments. If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration is generally a warning
of trouble. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury. Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease of carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment. When storing machine out of the reach of the children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate it. This machine can be dangerous when used by
an untrained user.
MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE
Some parts of this machine are made of plastic or rubber and should be kept away from chemicals. Never cover
the machine while the muffler is still hot. Do not alter or adjust any part of the blower or its engine that is sealed
by the manufacturer or distributor. Only a qualified service technician may adjust parts that increase or decrease
governed engine speed. To maintain your machine, check for any misalignment of binding of any moving parts.
Parts that are broken or worn down that may affect the machine’s operation. If damage or worn parts are
identified, they should be repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.