Blower Safety; Unit Safety; Blower/Vacuum Safety - Craftsman 358.797961-22cc Operator's Manual

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BLOWER SAFETY
WARNING:
THE BLOWER CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN
VIOLENTLY. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY
FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY,
LONG PANTS AND BOOTS. KEEPOTHERSAT LEAST 30
FEET (10 METERS)AWAY.
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS.KEEPOTHERS INCLUDING FACE
CHILDREN, ANIMALS,BYSTANDERSAND HELPERSAT LEAST SHIELD
30 FEET (10 METERS)AWAY FROMTHE OPERATORAND UNIT.
STOP THE ENGINE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED. IN AREAS
WHEREOTHER PEOPLE AND ANIMALSARE PRESENT, SUCH
AS NEAR SIDEWALKS, STREETS, HOUSES, ETC.,/T.!S _100F_OETTERs)
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STRONGLY RECOMMENDEDTHAT THE OPERATOR UsE ira:
BUDDY SYSTEM;,TI_ATIS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE HAZARDZONE / /" \
ASA LOOK-OUT, KEEPINGHIMSELFANDOTHERS AT LEAST _'_ !11' •
30FEET (10METERS) AWAY FROMTHE OPERATOR. f[ "1" _ I_...,,.._J. , ]
DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THE VACUUM TUBE I _ __ _ 41qqJ
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. INSERTING OR REMOVING 4!1\_ 30 FT _ /_.
THE VACUUM TUBE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING CAN "" \,,,. ,_1',; _ _ Y
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE _ J'4kt
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE UNCLOGGING
THE UNIT OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE USE ONLY GOODQUALITY
VACUUM BAG. REPLACEMENTPARTS
OPERATOR SAFETY (Fig 9 & 10)
• Read your Operator's Manual. Make sure you com-
pletely understand and can follow all warnings and
safety instruction in the manual before operating.
• Always wear a respirator or facemask when working in
dusty environments.
• 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, san-
dais, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire unitbefore each use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel 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 dis-
charge 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 ani-
mals, break glass, etc.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower always
install blower tubes. When using your unit as a vacu-
um, always install vacuum tubes and vacuum bag
assembly. Make sure vacuum bag assembly is com-
pletely zipped.
, When using the unit as a vacuum, always use the
shoulder strap to avoid loss of control.
, Use only good quality accessories or attachments.
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 mate-
rial 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 vac-
uum water or any other liquids. Vacuuming water or
other liquids wilt 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 dis-
carded cigars or cigarettes or ash from fireplaces, bar-
becue pits, brush piles, etc.
• Inspect area before starting engine. Remove al[ debris
and objects such as rocks, glass, wire, large sticks,
etc., that _;ancause 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 bal-
ance at all times.
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