Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Craftsman CMEBL700 Operator's Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES ‑ DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it
contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS.
The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all
safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
WARNING:
When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following.
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.
READ ALL AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• READ and follow all instructions.
• DO NOT place inlet or outlet of blower near eyes or ears when operating.
• THIS APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH DOUBLE INSULATION.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double
insulated appliances.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a
dry, high or locked‑up place ‑ out of reach of children.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes.
• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the blower. To assure product safety and
reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by
authorized service stations, always using Craftsman replacement parts.
• DO NOT operate blower in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in
these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline
or use in areas where they may be present.
• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
• DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children. Not recommended for use by children.
• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool without first unplugging it.
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