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OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by a qualified service dealer.
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Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
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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.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean the unit
after each use. Refer to
Cleaning and Storage
.
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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
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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
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.
