Fuel Safety; Safety Notice - McCulloch MAC GBV 325 Instruction Manual

Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
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set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
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from work area a minimum of 15 meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-
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erating the unit.
Make sure the unit is properly assembled and
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in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-
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ning.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-
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fore starting engine.
Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fu-
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eling site before starting engine.
Always store petrol in a container approved
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for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING:
Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
This garden blower/vacuum is only designed
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for blowing away or removal of leaves and
other debris on the ground.
Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,
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missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get
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very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
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rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,
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hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to bystand-
ers or operator.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in
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unventilated areas or where explosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be pre-
sent.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at
all times.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
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always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects such
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of
air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or
animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
Never run unit without the proper equipment
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attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes. When using your
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly. Make sure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacu-
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um tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always
with engine stopped and spark plug discon-
nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free
of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
Never place any object in the air intake open-
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ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,
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or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or
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brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash-
trays, etc.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
Have all maintenance other than the recom-
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mended procedures described in the instruc-
tion manual performed by an authorized ser-
vice dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing
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maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
Use only recommended McCulloch replace-
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ment parts; use of any other parts may void
your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
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up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
Do not use any accessory or attachment
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other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
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Secure the machine during transport.
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SAFETY NOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of peo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems. Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
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Exposure to vibrations