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10. Wear personal protective equipment – When using this
tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to
provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to
prevent hearing damage. Use a face or dust mask if the
work environment is dusty.
11. Dress properly –
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as
such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear
a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber
gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
12. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the blower vac when you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
other medication.
13. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the blower vac
should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.
14. Maintain the blower vac with care – Keep the blower
tube and the fan area clear and clean for optimal
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep the
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Follow
the additional recommendations described in the
maintenance section of this manual.
Personal Safety
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Keep firm footing and maintain good balance at all
times. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in
loss of balance.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging the tool.
• Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON
or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Carefully inspect your appliance prior to use and follow all
label and marking instructions.
• Keep the end of the blower tube away from your
face and body.
• Always remove batteries before connecting or
disconnecting the tubes.
• Do not use for wet material.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Do not put any object into the tool's openings. Do not use
the tool with any opening blocked; keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair or any other object that may reduce air flow.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string which can
be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
• Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.
• This blower vac is intended for residential use only.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are properly installed.
• When operating the unit as a blower, never point the blower
tube in the direction of people or pets or in the direction of
windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid
objects, such as trees, automobiles and walls.
• Be sure to secure the unit when transporting it.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Clean the unit after each use as described in the Care +
Maintenance section.
Special Safety Warnings for
Cordless Appliance
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to battery packs, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your
finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery packs from the appliance before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the appliance accidentally.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
• When battery packs are not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
