Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 138.74898 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
Never point the blower in the direction of people or pets or
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in the direction of windows. Use extra caution when
blowing debris near solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles and walls.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A MULCHER
Avoid situations that could catch the bag on fire. Do not
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operate near an open flame. Do not mulch warm ash from
fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.Do not mulch
discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
The unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves,
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grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to
mulch wet debris and/or standing water as this may result
in damage to the blower/Vac. To avoid severe
damage to the impeller, do not mulch metal, rocks or
broken glass.
While mulching, only use in high speed, do not mulch
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using low speed.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry area, locked up to prevent unauthor-
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ized use or damage, and stored in a high place out of
the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
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liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean
after each use. See the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them
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to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit,
also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING!
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
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masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
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lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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