Craftsman 24074292 Operator's Manual page 3

basic s afety p recautions should a lways
befollowed toreduce t herisk offire,
electric s hock, and personal injury,
including thefollowing:
Toreduce riskof injury:
Before a nyuse, b esure everyone
using this electric p roduct reads a nd
understands allsafety a nd operation
instructions contained inthismanual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and
review frequently prior to use. Store in
wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS and weather
conditions when using this tool.
DO NOT USE battery operated
appliance in the rain.
DO NOT ALLOW to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
USE ONLY as described in this
manual.
IF SWEEPER IS NOT WORKING as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY -All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When
not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location - out of reach
of children.
NEVER PLACE OBJECTS into the
blower tubes; be sure to direct debris
away from bystanders, animals, glass,
and other solid objects that may allow
debris to ricochet which may break
glass, hurt people or animals, or cause
other damage.
DO NOT PUT any object into
openings. Do not use with opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air flow.
DON'T SET THE UNIT DOWN while
it is running - Be careful not to place
the unit down while on. This may clog
the air intake and damage the unit.
Debris such as gravel, sand, etc. may
also be picked up via the air intake
and propelled through the opening
causing serious injury to operator or
bystanders.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
USE EXTRA CARE when using
sweeper on stairs.
DRESS PROPERLY = Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of
gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working out-
doors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain tong hair.
DON'T OVERREACH = Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use both hands to operate unit safely.
KEEP HAIR, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always
wear proper eye protection, and use a
face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep
the unit clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for service. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease,
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
- Don't carry the appliance while
holding the switch area. The unit is
shipped partly charged, and may start
inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If
any component of the appliance
experiences a hard impact, check that
no parts were damaged and verify that
the unit operates properly. Check for
misalignment or bending of moving