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Instructions for compatible batteries and chargers
are included for reference in this manual.
Read all
instruction manuals included with your battery pack or
charger. Read all cautionary markings on the charger and
battery pack.
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Disconnect the battery pack from the blower before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
servicing, moving or storing the unit.
Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Information
WARNING:
ALWAYS
use safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS
WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
Some dust created by
this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate
and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
WARNING:
Always wear proper
personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION:
When not in use, place tool
on its side on a stable surface where it will not
cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some tools will
stand upright but may be easily knocked over.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min .....................minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM ....................beats per minute
IPM .....................impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM ....................strokes per minute
A .........................amperes
W ........................watts
or AC ...........alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
no .......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
Your tool uses a
D
e
WALT
charger. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart
at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and
battery packs.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings and all instructions for the battery
pack, charger and power tool. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
