While Operating - Task Force 24083 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

WHILE OPERATING

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards.
Also wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask
when operating in dusty environments. Long-sleeved shirts are recommended.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, and sandals or go barefoot. Tie hair back.
Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry a unit that is plugged in with your finger on the
trigger switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position when plugging in the unit.
Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the motor is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out by the discharge opening, damaging the Blower/Vac, property, or causing
serious injury to bystanders or operator.
Use this product for only its intended purpose
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Do not operate from unstable
surfaces like ladders, trees, slopes or rooftops.
Do not abuse the power cord. Do not pull or carry the unit by the cord, use the cord as a
handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces, oil and sharp edges.
Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Always remain alert. Use common sense. To prevent injury to yourself and others, do not
operate this unit if you are fatigued.
Do not operate the unit while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Do not leave the Blower/Vac plugged in when not in use, changing attachments, or while
being serviced.
Do not put any objects into any of the openings. Do not use with any of the air openings
blocked; keep the air openings free of dirt, debris and anything that may reduce the air
flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
When servicing this unit use only the replacement parts identical to those listed in this
manual. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of parts that
do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance,
compromised safety and void the Blower/Vac warranty.
Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
Never use the Blower/Vac without the blower tube or the vac tubes and bag attached.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
The Blower/Vac must be unplugged before attempting to install or remove the blower tube
or the vac tubes and bag.
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