6. OPERATION
WARNING!
Clear the area of children bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside
a 15 m (50 ft) radius; outside the 15 m (50 ft) zone, there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine.
WARNING!
To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the unit without the upper blower tube firmly installed.
WARNING!
Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating
this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Do not operate without guards in place. Always disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.
6.1 OPERATING TIPS
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While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and
clothes.
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To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) in place.
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Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.
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To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.
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Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
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In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available.
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Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications,
including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
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Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away safely.
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Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground.
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After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
