Important Safety Information; Before Operating Blower; While Operating Blower - Troy-Bilt TB180B Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY
WARNINGS
When using an electric appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING: When using
blower , follow all basic safety
precautions to reduce the
risk of fi re, electric shock,
and personal injury.
W A R N I N G :
product contains chem-
i c a l s k n o w n
State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING: To Reduce
The Risk of Electric Shock
– Do not use blower on wet
surfaces. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
BEFORE OPERATING
BLOWER
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS BLOWER.
1. Avoid Dangerous Environments:
• This blower is intended for indoor
or outdoor use. Do not operate
blower in rain or in damp or wet
locations.
• Do not handle electric plug or
blower with wet hands.
• Do not operate blower if it is
T h i s
damaged or not securely and fully
assembled.
t o t h e
2. Do not allow blower to be used
as a toy. Pay close attention when
using blower near children.
3. Do not use blower for any job ex-
cept that for which it is intended.
Use only as described in this
manual. Use only attachments
included with this blower.
4. Always wear eye protection that
meets or exceeds the requirements
of ANSI Z87.1.
5. Wear long pants and shoes when
operating this blower.
6. Provide Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protection on
the circuit or outlet to be used for
blower. You may use receptacles
with built-in GFCI protection for
this safety measure.
WHILE OPERATING
BLOWER
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are
2. Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers,
3. Never operate this blower with de-
4. Do not abuse power cord. Never
5. Use extra care when using blower
6. Do not put any object into open-
7. Disconnect blower properly. Turn
8. Do not leave blower when plugged
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doing. Use common sense.
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices in place.
pull or carry blower by power
cord. Never yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. To unplug,
grasp plug, not the cord. Do not
close a door on the cord. Keep
power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
on stairs.
ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked. Keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce
air fl ow.
off all controls before disconnect-
ing blower from power supply.
in. Unplug unit from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.