Safety - Sears 358.797923 Operator's Manual

OPERATION SAFETY
BLOWER SAFETY
WARNING:
THE BLOWER CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN
VIOLENTLYoTHE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY
FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES, ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY,
LONG PANTS AND BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST
50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY,
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS. KEEP OTHERS
INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS
AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS)
AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT_ STOP THE
ENGINE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED. IN AREAS
WHERE OTHER PEOPLE AND ANIMALS ARE PRE-
SENT, SUCH AS NEAR SIDEWALKS, STREETS,
HOUSES, ETC., IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
THAT THE OPERATOR USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM;
'THAT IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A
"LOOK-OUT;' KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT
LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY FROM THE
OPERATOR.
DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THE VACU-
UM TUBE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE VACUUM TUBE
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE UNCLOG-
GING THE UNIT OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTE-
NANCE ON THE VACUUM BAG.
Thrown
_ L Objects
Shield
Hazard Zone
Use Only Good Quality
Replacement Parts
OPERATOR SAFETY
° Read your Operator's Manual. Make sure you completely
understand and can follow all warnings and safety
instructions in the manual before operating.
- Always wear a respirator or facemask when working in
dusty environments.
o Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness or other serious injury.
° Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. (To
avoid shock of static electricity, do not wear rubber
gloves..) Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals,
jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc_ Secure hair so it is above
shoulder length.
UNIT SAFETY
o inspect the entire unit before each use_ Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for rue! leaks and make sure all fas-
teners are in place and securely fastened
° Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacuum tubes,
and elbow tube frequently, always with engine stopped
and spark plug disconnected.Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow
,, Never place objects inside blower tubes; always direct
blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown
or to ricochet which may hurt people or animals, break
glass, etc
• Never run the unit without the proper equiprnent
attached., When using your unit as a blower always install
blower tubes, When using your unit as a vacuum, always
install vacuum tubes and vacuum bag assembly, Make
sure vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped°
° When using the unit as a vacuum, always use the shoul-
der strap to avoid loss of control,
• Use only quality SEARS accessories and replacement
parts as recommended for this unit,
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
• As a blower, the unit is designed to sweep debris, grass,
straw, leaves, small twigs, or light snow It can also be
used for fast drying wet outdoor areas such as a patio,
sidewalk, carport, etc Never use for spreading or misting
chemicals, fertilizers, or any other materials which may
contain toxic substances.
• As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry materi-
al such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
Do not attempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken
glass, or any other debris which may cause damage to
the impeller, Do not attempt to vacuum water or any
other liquids. Vacuuming water or other liquids will cause
damage to the engine, Avoid situations that could catch
the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open
flame. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes or
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush plies, etc.
• Inspect area before starting engine. Remove all debris
and objects such as rocks, glass, wire, large sticks, etc.
that can cause damage during operation.
° Use the correct operating position° Do not overreach or
use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, roof tops, etc_ Keep firm footing and balance at
al} times.
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