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BLOWER SAFETY
• Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
remove the battery and allow the unit to cool
before installing or removing the blower tube.
• Do not insert anything into the air openings or
blower tube. Do not operate the unit if any of the
air openings or tubes are blocked. Keep the air
openings free from dust, lint, hair and anything
else that may reduce airflow.
• Do not operate the unit without the blower tube
securely attached.
• Do not use the unit to spray liquids, especially
flammable or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline. Do not use the unit in areas where
such liquids are present.
• Do not use the unit for spreading chemicals,
fertilizer or any other substance that may
contain toxic materials.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use extra caution when blowing debris near
solid objects, such as trees, walls, fences, etc.
When possible, blow away from such objects,
not toward them.
• Take care when working near valuable plants. The
force of the blown air could damage tender plants.
• Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake
opening while the unit is running.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Maintain the unit with care.
• Do not perform maintenance procedures other
than those described in this manual. Do not
attempt to repair the unit; there are no user-
serviceable parts inside. All service, other than
the maintenance procedures described in this
manual, should be performed by an authorized
service dealer.
• If the unit is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water, do not use the unit.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any
safety device furnished with the unit.
• Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning,
storing, transporting or replacing any parts on
the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to
Starting and Stopping
.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• 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.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid. Avoid getting water in the motor and
electrical connections. Keep handles dry and
clean (free from debris, oil and grease). Clean the
unit after each use. Refer to
Cleaning and Storage
.
Do not use solvents or strong detergents.
• 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
