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Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating instructions and
safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in
a safe place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions and safety
regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for
damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to
follow these instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety regulations
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK
CLOTHING that will provide protection/without
restricting your movements, such as long slacks
or trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work
gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety
glasses for eye protection and a good grade of
ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing
protection.
2. REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap
slowly to release any pressure which may have
formed in fuel tank. Always wipe unit of fuel or oil
spills before starting. To prevent a fire hazard,
move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling
area before starting.
3. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also
before installing or removing attachments.
4. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT
and the unit in good operating condition. Never
operate this equipment if it is improperly adjusted
or not completely and securely assembled.
5. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel
mixture.
6. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE
IGNITION SOURCES, such as gas-powered
water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired
furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
7. ALWAYS KEEP the engine free of debris build-
up.
8. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
9. ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS and persons operating blower in
very dusty environments, should wear a dust
particle mask at all times. Paper dust masks are
available at most paint and hardware stores.
10.Use the blower vac only at reasonable times of
the day. Do not use early in the morning or late
in the evening when people could feel disturbed.
Pay attention to your local noise control
regulations.
11.Allow the machine to run at the lowest possible
motor speed required to carry out the work.
12.Before you start work, use a brush and scraper to
remove all dirt from the blower vac.
13.In case of dusty conditions, moisten the surface a
little.
14.Use the full-length blower nozzle extension so
that the air current can work near to the ground.
15.Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc.
and blow the dirt safely away from them.
WHAT NOT TO DO
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than
that recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this
manual. Never use gasoline unless it is properly
mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent
damage to engine will result, voiding manufacturerʼs
warranty.
1. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
2. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A
MUFFLER and properly installed muffler shield.
3. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come
in contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
4. DUE TO THE DANGER of exhaust fumes, never
operate blower in a confined or poorly ventilated
area.
5. NEVER POINT BLOWER in the direction of
people, animals, buildings, automobiles, or
windows, etc.
6. DO NOT operate unit without inlet cover installed
to prevent contact with impeller.
7. DO NOT set a hot engine down where
flammable material is present.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
WARNING: DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER
ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so
could cause personal injury and/or damage the unit
voiding the manufacturerʼs warranty.
