Important Safety Warnings; General Safety - EarthWise LB20058 Operator'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 recommended 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. Accesso-
ries 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.
WARNING: Turn off all controls before removing battery.
WARNING: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or steps.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

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
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.
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.
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):
BL85820, BL85840.
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