Important Safety Warnings; General Safety - Scotts LB20040S 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
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. 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.
WARNING: Turn off all controls before removing battery.
WARNING: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or steps.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

Model LB20040S
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
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 IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place – out of reach of children.
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):
BL82040, BL84140, BL85040.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause
explosion. The temperature of 130°C can be replaced by the
temperature of 265°F.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or
appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the
specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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