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WARNINGS
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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TRAINING:
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WHERE IT CAN- A
NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN sE'ITING _H_
uP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,
Read the operator's manual carefully• Become familiar
with the controls and know how to operate your air
blower propedy.
• Do not allow children to use your air blower. Never
allow adults to use air blower without proper instruc-
tions.
• Keep the area of operationclear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
• Use air blower only as the manufacturer intended
and as described in this manual.
• Do not operate air blower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Always have damage
repaired before using your air blower.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not
recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such
attachments may be hazardous.
PREPARATION:
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when
starting and while using your air blower.
• Dress properly. Do not operate air blower when
barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid
shoes with good traction.
• Wear long-sleeved clothes that are snug fitting.
Avoid weadng loose clothing.
Wear either tightly cuffed or cuffless pants.
Wear heanng"protection even w_en working for a
short period of time. Rememberk_.hearingdamage is
cumulative.
• Wear protective, non-slipglovesfor safer operation.
• Check fuel tank before startingengine. Do not fillfuel
tank indoors,when the engine is runningor when the
engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutesb0forefilling the fuel tank. Clear_off any
spilledgasolinebefore startingthe engine.
• Always make edjustments beforestartingyourair
blower.Never attempt to do this while the engine is
running.
• Use onlyin daylightor good artificiallight.
OPERATION
• Keep youreyes and mindo_ your air blower and the
area being blown. Don't letother interestsdistract
yOU.
• Always be sure of yourfooting. Use.extracaution in
wet or slippery grass. Walk - Don't Run.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the nozzle opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not using your air blower.
• Never direct discharge of matedal toward bystand-
ers nor allow anyone near the air blower while you
are operating it.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repaidng your air
blower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure
all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
wire and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Do not adjust carburetor. Overspeeding, engine
damage or personal injury may result.
• Do not operate your air blower if it vibrates abnor-
mally. Excessive vibration is an indication of
damage; stop the engine, safely check for the
cause of vibration and repair as needed.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Never operate your air blower without proper
guards,tubes or othersafety devices in ;)lace.
WA RN!NGCalifornia
Proposition 65
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The engine exhaust from this product contains I
chemicals known to the State of California to cause I
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. I
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Check the engine mountingbolts oftento be sure
they are tightenedpropedy.
• Check all bolts,nuts and screwsat frequent intervals
for propertightnessto be sure air bloweris in safe
workingcondition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and working.
• To reducefire hazard, keep the engine free of debds
and excessive grease and oil.
• Allowengine to cool before stodng in any enclosure.
• Never store air blower with fuel in the tank insidea
buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flame or an
ignitionsourcesuch as hot water Ileater, space
heater, clothesdryer, etc.
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