Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 138.74899 Operator's Manual

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions
before using this blower. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
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such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a
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polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-
ized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit
into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equip-
ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
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pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
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entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
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 Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
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allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
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glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with
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ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet
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when not in use and before servicing.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
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Use only as described in this manual. Use only
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manufacturer's recommended attachments.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away
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from openings and moving parts.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid
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loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
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tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
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wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
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prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
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this unit.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is
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not on before plugging in. Turn off power switch before
unplugging.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
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tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
 Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not working as
it should or has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an autho-
rized service center
Do not leave the tool when plugged in. Unplug from
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the power outlet when not in use, before servicing, and
before storing the tool. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acciden-
tally.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
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away.
 Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
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parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
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any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all
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objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
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close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
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plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
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any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
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