Blower Safety Warnings - Homelite HBL26BVB Instructions Manual

cap before starting the engine.
Wipe away any fuel spillage. Move 9 m
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away from refuelling site before starting
engine.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with
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contacting rotating parts, always stop the
engine, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before:
leaving the product unattended
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clearing blockages or unclogging
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chute
checking, cleaning, or working on the
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product
inspecting the product after striking a
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foreign object
Immediately stop the engine in an event
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of accident or breakdown. Do not operate
the product again until it has been fully
checked by an authorised service centre.
The product is not intended for frequent
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use. It is for occasional use for general
applications, such as blowing leaves,
lawn clippings, etc. It is not intended for
prolonged use. Prolonged periods of
operation can cause circulatory problems
to your hands due to vibration. For use in
prolonged period, it is appropriate to use
the product with an anti-vibration feature.

BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions
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to reduce the risk of injury associated with
the inhalation of dust.
Slightly dampen
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conditions.
Do not use the product near open windows.
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Use the full blower nozzle extension so that
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the air stream can work close to the ground
and perform effectively.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the
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direction of people or pets.
surfaces in dusty
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Never place objects inside the blower
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tubes.
Do not place the product on top of or near
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loose debris. Debris can be sucked into the
intake vent, resulting in possible damage
to the product.
VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Never operate the vacuum with only the
upper vacuum tube fitted. Failure to follow
this warning increases the risk of personal
injury.
NOTE: Without the lower vacuum tube fitted,
it is much easier to reach up inside the tube.
Do not operate the vacuum without the
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debris collector bag assembly installed.
Flying debris could cause serious injury.
Make sure that the debris collector bag is
in good condition and completely closed
before operating the product.
Move the vacuum from side to side along
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the outer edge of the debris. To avoid
clogging, do not place the vacuum tube
directly into the debris pile.
Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of
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the vacuum tube.
To avoid serious injury to the operator
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or damage to the product, do not try to
vacuum up rocks, broken glass, bottles, or
similar objects.
Avoid situations that could cause fire in
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the debris collector bag. Do not operate
the product near an open flame. Do not
vacuum up warm ash from fireplaces and
barbecue pits. Do not vacuum up discarded
cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
Keep all parts of your body away from any
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moving part. Rotating fan blades can cause
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