5
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Maintain the unit with care.
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Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. Do not attempt to repair the unit; there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service, other than the
maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be
performed by an authorized service dealer.
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If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, do not use the unit.
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Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
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Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to
Starting and Stopping
.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to
Cleaning and Storage
. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BLOWER SAFETY
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Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool before installing or removing
the blower tube.
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Do not insert anything into the air openings or blower tube. Do
not operate the unit if any of the air openings or tubes are
blocked. Keep the air openings free from dust, lint, hair and
anything else that may reduce airflow.
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Do not operate the unit without the blower tube securely attached.
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Do not use the unit to spray liquids, especially flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline. Do not use the unit in
areas where such liquids are present.
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Do not use the unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizer or any
other substance that may contain toxic materials.
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Do not set the unit down on any surface while the unit is
running. Debris can be picked up by the air intake and thrown
out the discharge opening, resulting in damage to the unit or
property or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
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During operation, never point the unit in the direction of people,
animals, windows or automobiles. Always direct blowing debris
away from people, animals, windows or automobiles.
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Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects, such
as trees, walls, fences, etc. When possible, blow away from
such objects, not toward them.
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Take care when working near valuable plants. The force of the
blown air could damage tender plants.
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Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the
unit is running.
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Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. Make sure your fingers are
off the throttle control before installing or removing the battery.
Never carry the unit with fingers on the throttle control.
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Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
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Do not use the unit if the throttle control does not start and stop
the unit.
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If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and check for
damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
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Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
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Keep the unit clean. Stop the motor, remove the battery and
allow the unit to cool. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Inspect the unit for the cause of
the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
