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13. 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.
14. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that are to be used
for the blower vac. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
15. Use the right tool – Do not use the tool for any job except
that for which it is intended.
16. Double insulation – Double insulation eliminates
the use of the usual three-wire grounded power cords,
thereby providing a measure of safety during the operation
of electric power tools. In a double insulated appliance,
all exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal
motor components with protecting insulation.
Double insulation tools do not need to be grounded.
NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
17. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the blower
vac in rain, damp, or wet locations. Do not operate the
blower vac in gaseous or explosive atmospheres or use
the blower vac to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
18. 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.
Additional Safety Instructions
• 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. If the tool is not
working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized
Snow Joe
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dealer or contact the Snow Joe
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customer service department at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without the dust bag and/or filters in place.
• 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 vacuum hose.
• 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.
Commercial use of this product is prohibited and will void
the manufacturer's warranty.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are properly installed.
Specific Safety Rules
for Blower Vacs
• This tool has been designed for blowing/collecting as well
as vacuuming/shredding dry leaves and other dry garden
rubbish, such as grass and twigs.
