General Safety - EarthWise LB21020 Owner's Manual

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in
moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is rec-
ommended when working outdoors. Do not operate while bare foot
or wearing open shoes.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields or
goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when
operating this product. Use face or dust mask if environment is
dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job except
that for which it is intended.
REMOVE BATTERY FROM BLOWER—when not in use or when
servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the Blower, any
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
LIGHTING - Only operate Cordless Blower in daylight or good
artificial light.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
WARNING: Do Not use the Cordless Blower with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don't use Cordless
Blower in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate Cordless
Blower in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don't carry the Cordless
Blower with finger on switch.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to move rocks or sharp materials while
operating Blower unit. Do not use the Cordless Blower for any
purpose other than that for which it was designed.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
DO NOT PUT ANY OBJECT INTO OPENINGS. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
WARNING: Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model described in this manual. Accessories
that may be suitable for one blower may create a risk of injury when
used on another blower. Use only as described in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

Model LB21020
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Turn off all controls before removing battery.
WARNING: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or
CAUTION: Keep children and small pets a safe distance away while
operating the Cordless Blower. Flying Debris can cause personal
injury.
DON'T FORCE CORDLESS BLOWER – It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate Cordless Blower when you are tired or under the
influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
MAINTAIN CORDLESS BLOWER WITH CARE – Keep blower
tube and handles clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
STORE THE COREDLESS BLOWER INDOOR -
blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place - out of
reach of children.
CAUTION: Disconnect battery pack from blower before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the blower. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the blower
accidentally.
CAUTION: When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or
other small metal objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
CAUTION: Use only the following type and size battery(ies):
BL82120
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the States of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
-compounds in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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When not in use,