NEUTON
Corded Blower/Vacuum
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Safety & Operating Instructions
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Protecting Yourself and Those around You
This blowing tool is capable of throwing debris and objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Blower and the activity
of blowing. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before blowing. Never allow bystanders, or pets in your work area when operating the Blower.
Stop the tool if anyone enters the area. Keep bystanders at least 30 feet away from the work area.
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Only allow responsible individuals who have a thorough understanding of these instructions to operate the Blower/Vacuum. Never allow
children to operate the tool.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
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If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, please do not do it.
Dressing Appropriately
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when using your
NEUTON Corded Blower/Vacuum to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects.
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Use a face or dust mask when operating in dusty conditions. Some dust created by blowing 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,
insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides, also arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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We recommend the use of ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 DBA to protect your hearing.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using the Blower/Vacuum. If you have safety shoes, wear them. Do not use the Blower/Vacuum while
barefoot or wearing sandals with exposed toes or heels.
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Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair to protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy.
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We recommend wearing long pants and rubber gloves while using this tool. Be sure the gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or
drawstrings.
Preparing to Use Your Blower/Vacuum
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the Blower/Vacuum and in this manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the control and the
proper use of the Blower/Vacuum before starting.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where you will be using the Blower/Vacuum, and remove all stones, lawn toys, wire, bones, sticks, pet supplies,
and any other foreign objects which could be thrown or ingested by the Blower/Vacuum.
Operating Your Blower/Vacuum Safely
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Do not use your NEUTON Corded Blower/Vacuum for any job other than the intended use. Never try to use an attachment not made
specifically for the Blower/Vacuum.
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Avoid unintentional starting - do not carry the NEUTON Corded Blower/Vacuum with your finger on the ON/OFF Switch.
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Never carry the Blower/Vacuum by the power cord or yank the power cord to disconnect the unit.
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Do not put any part of your body in the Blower/Vacuum air intake opening or Blower Tube exhaust opening.
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Never attempt to move rocks or sharp materials while operating the Blower/Vacuum unit.
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Remove the power cord when inspecting, cleaning, clearing any material from the Blower/Vacuum Air Inlet, or changing configurations
(Blower/Vacuum).
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Do not operate the Blower/Vacuum in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
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Never operate the Blower/Vacuum without the proper Tubes or Collection Bag attached.
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Never use the Blower/Vacuum around fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
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Always use the Collection Bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
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Never operate the Blower/Vacuum in the rain or wet conditions
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Never over reach and keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Operate only in daylight or in an area well lit by artificial light.
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Watch out for traffic when operating near roadways.
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Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the Blower/Vacuum when you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs,
or alcohol.
