Homelite HBL26BVB, Instructions Manual

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atmosphere.

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Never use the product when you are tired, 

ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, 

or medicine.

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Before each use, ensure that all controls 

and safety devices function correctly. 

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Operate the product in a recommended 

position and only on a firm and level 

surface.

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Do not operate the product on a paved 

or gravel surface where ejected material 

could cause injury.

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Before each use, always inspect the 

housing for damage. Ensure that guards 

and handles are in place and properly 

secured. Replace worn or damaged 

components in sets to preserve balance. 

Replace damaged or unreadable labels.

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Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.

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Never operate the product while people, 

especially children, or pets are nearby.

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Avoid using the product in bad weather 

conditions especially when there is a risk 

of lightning.

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Do not operate in poor lighting. The 

operator requires a clear view of the work 

area to identify potential hazards.

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Operating similar tools nearby increases 

both the risk of hearing injury and the 

potential for other persons to enter your 

working area.

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Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 

Walk, never run.

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Keep proper footing and balance. Do not 

overreach. Overreaching can result in loss 

of balance. 

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Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or 

other unstable support. Stable footing on a 

solid surface enables better control of the 

blower in unexpected situations.

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Never use the product with defective 

guards or shields, or without safety devices 

in place.

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Do not modify the product in any way or 

use parts and accessories that are not 

recommended by the manufacturer.

 WARNING

Before using the product in vacuum mode, 

you must assemble the upper and lower 

vacuum tubes together. This is a one-time 

operation only. Never operate the vacuum 

with  only  the  upper  vacuum  tube  fitted. 

The  risk  of  personal  injury  is  significantly 

increased if you fail to follow this warning.

 WARNING

If the product is dropped, suffers heavy 

impact or begins to vibrate abnormally, 

immediately stop the product and inspect 

for damage or identify the cause of the 

vibration. Any damage should be properly 

repaired or replaced by an authorised 

service centre.

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Do not touch the area around the silencer 

or engine of the product. These parts get 

hot during operation.

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Stop the engine and allow the product to 

cool down before refuelling.

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For refuelling and fuel mixing, chose an 

area that is well-ventilated, and is away 

from ignition sources, such as sparks or 

flames, and flammable materials.

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Remember to securely refit the fuel tank 

filler cap. Do not smoke when mixing fuel 

or filling the fuel tank.

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Mix and store fuel in a container approved 

for fuel. Keep an appropriate type of fire 

extinguisher nearby for dealing with fuel 

fires.

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Remember to securely refit the fuel tank