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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protec-
tion when operating this equipment.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Battery powered blowers do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery powered blower or when
changing accessories.
Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F may cause explosion.
Don’t expose blowers to rain or wet conditions.
Water
entering a blower will increase the risk of electric shock.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves
. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear
. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
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.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets
.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
When not in use, blower should be stored indoors in
a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is
depressed.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Do not dispose of a severely damaged or worn out
battery pack or this blower by incinerating.
The battery
can explode in fire.
Blower service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a blower, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes,
bar becue pits, etc.
Use near fires or ashes can spread
fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
Never use blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers,
or any other toxic substances.
Spreading these sub-
stances could result in serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
Never place blower on any surface, except a hard,
clean surface when motor is running.
Gravel, sand,
and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and
thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible
serious injuries.
Store indoors.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is dam-
aged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion
or risk of injury.
Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Do
not use, store, or charge battery packs or products
in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F
or more than 100°F.
Do not store outside or in vehicles.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
