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13. If your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark
plug. Allow the machine to stop and perform the following
steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
15. Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine’s
muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire.
16. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over
carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
17. Only use accessories approved for this machine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with the approved accessory.
18. Only operate machine in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate machine in dark areas where your vision
may be impaired.
19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support
for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the
blowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful
eye of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2.
Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters the area.
3.
Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the
leaf blower.
Service
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2.
Check all nuts, bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage
and repair, if needed.
3.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
4.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater,
furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliances.
7.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
8.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an
Average Useful Life
of seven (7) years,
or 70 hours of operation. At the end of the
Average Useful
Life
have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.