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SAFETY
WARNING
A
DANGER
Users risk injury to themselves and others
if the unit is used improperly, and/or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper
clothing and safety gear must be worn
when operating SHRED-N-VAC™.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Read this Operator's Manual carefully. Be sure
you understand how to operate this unit
properly before you use it.
•Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open¬
toed shoes or operate unit while bare footed.
•Wear proper clothing to protect legs and other
exposed parts of your body.
•Wear eye, breathing and hearing protection
devices.
• Use caution when handling fuel. Put the gas
caps back tightly on both the gas can and the
fuel tank. Move at least 10 feet from the re¬
fueling point and be sure there is no leakage of
fuel from the gas cap or the fuel system before
starting the engine.
•Operate this gasoline engine powered
equipment in a well-ventilated area only.
• Start the unit on the ground with the throttle
set at idle. Do not start if the pipe is obstructed
by the ground or any other object.
• Inspect area where SHRED-N-VAC™ will be
used. Remove stones, metal objects and any
other object that could cause injury or damage.
• Be certain the safety interlock switch operates
correctly (unit must stop when vacuum pipe is
removed or fan guard is opened).
• Do not allow other persons or pets in the area
when starting or using the SHRED-N-VAC.
• Keep a firm grip on the SHRED-N-VAC™ at all
times.
REDUCE NOISE
NOTE
Before operating the unit, check and follow
local regulations concerning sound level and
hours of operation.
• Avoid using when people are likely to be
disturbed, such as late at night or early in the
morning. As a rule, operate between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
weekends.
• Operate at the lowest possible throttle setting
that gets the job done. If you loosen
compacted leaves, grass or debris with a
broom or a rake, using full throttle is not
necessary.
• Make sure the muffler works well. Also check
the air intakes and the air filter.
• Use only one piece of equipment at a time.
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