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Always wear eye and ear protection when operating, servicing, or
performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye pretection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes
and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear a respirator face mask when working with in dusty
environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating
condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting
engine.
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Always store petrol in a container approved for flammable liquids.
• Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid
serious injury from the rotating blades.
• While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed room cr building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
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Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and
remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.
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To avoid a static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any
other insulated gloves while operating unit.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while
engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand , dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge
opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to by
standers or operator.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be
present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
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Never place objects inside the blower tubes. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet.
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Never run unit without the proper equipment attached.
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Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacuum tubes, and elbow
tube frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug discon
nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or ether substances
which may contain toxic materials.
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