Preparation - Kobalt KLB 1040B-03 Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or
jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string which can be thrown by or become entangled in the machine.
• Do not point the blower tube in the direction of people or pets.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. Always ensure that the
blower tube is installed.
• When not in use, the blower should be stored indoors in a dry, secure place out of the
reach of children.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. (15m) away.
• Never use the blower near fires or hot ashes. Use near fires or ashes can spread fires
and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
• Never use blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or any other toxic substances.
Spreading these substances could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Never place the blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when the engine
is running. Gravel, sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at
the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this tool. If you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these instructions to them to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Know Your Blower
This blower can be used for the purposes listed: Clearing hard surfaces, such as driveways
and walkways. Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles.
Before attempting to use the blower, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and
safety requirements.
WARNING
• Do not allow familiarity with the tool to cause carelessness. Remember that one careless
moment is enough to cause severe injury. Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to
become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions.
• Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
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