Craftsman 315.CR2100 Operator's Manual page 3

Whenusing anelectrical appliance, basicprecautions
shouldalways befollowed, i ncluding thefollowing:
_, WARNING!Read andunderstand a llinstructions
before using this blower. Toreduce theriskof
electric shock, f ireand/orserious personal injury.
• Know your blower. Read operator's manual careful-
ly. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this blower.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
• Do not leave blower unattended or running when
turned on.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one blower may create a risk of injury
when used on another blower.
• Do not handle battery or blower with wet hands.
• 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before removing battery.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not operate blowers in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Blowers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors at least 50
ft. away while operating a blower. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
• A battery operated blower with integral batteries
or a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery. A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated blower only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire.
• For use with 19.2 V nickel-cadmium and 19.2 V
lithium-ion battery packs, see tool/appliance/
battery pack/charger correlation supplement
988000-272.
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug, which could cause shorting and electric
shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an
authorized service center.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a blower. Do not use
blower while tired, upset, or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating blowers may result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
• Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying blowers with your finger on the switch or
inserting the battery pack into a blower with the switch
on invites accidents.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
• Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other un-
stable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables
better control of the blower in unexpected situations.
• Do not use blower if switch does not turn it on or
off. A blower that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
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