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Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool,
dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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Use only recommended attachments
and replacement parts to avoid creating
a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
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Maintain the unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
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Use only for jobs explained in the
OP-
ERATION
section of this manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
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Use only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
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Inspect the area before using the unit.
Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the
OFF
position and keep
your hand and fingers away from the
switch while connecting the unit to the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the power source.
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Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube. Use
only recommended attachments. Do
not use with any opening blocked, Keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use blow-
er near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown
or to ricochet which can hurt people or
animals, break glass, or cause other
damage.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fer-
tilizers, or any other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
VACUUM SAFETY
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Stop the motor and disconnect the pow-
er source before opening the air inlet
door or attempting to insert or remove
the vacuum tubes. The motor must be
stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury
from the rotating blades.
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Hard objects can be thrown through the
collection bag or the housing and be-
come dangerous missiles which can
cause serious injury to the operator or
others.
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When using the vacuum attachment,
the unit is designed to pick up dry mate-
rial such as leaves, grass, small twigs,
and bits of paper. Do not vacuum
stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.,
to avoid severe damage to the impeller.
To avoid the possibility of electrical
shock, do not attempt to vacuum water
or other liquids.
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Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
vacuum, always install vacuum tubes
and collection bag assembly. Make sure
the collection bag assembly is com-
pletely zipped when unit is running to
avoid flying debris. Use only recom-
mended attachments.
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Avoid situations which could set the col-
lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum dis-
carded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire,
do not use blower near leaf or brush
fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash-
trays, etc.
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Always use the collection bag shoulder
strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of
control.
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Check air intake openings, elbow tube,
and vacuum tubes frequently, always
with the unit stopped and the power
source disconnected. Keep vents and
tubes free of debris which can accumu-
late and restrict proper air flow. Do not
use with any opening blocked, Keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriters Lab-
oratories, Inc., in accordance with UL
Standard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judg-
ment. If you need assistance, contact
your authorized service dealer or call
1--800--235--5878. Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result
in serious injury.
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