Important Safety Warnings; General Safety - EarthWise LB21018 Operator's Manual

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and under-
stands all safety instructions and other information contained in
this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should
stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in
moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields
or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard
when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if environment
is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job ex-
cept that for which it is intended.
DISCONNECT CORDLESS BLOWER from the power supply
when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unat-
tended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the Blower,
any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may
affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
LIGHTING - Only operate Cordless Blower in daylight or good
artificial light.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
WARNING: Do Not use the Cordless Blower with any type of ac-
cessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don't use Cordless
Blower in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate Cordless
Blower in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don't carry the Cordless
Blower with finger on switch.
DANGER: Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to move rocks or sharp materials while operat-
ing Blower unit. Do not use the Cordless Blower for any purpose
other than that for which it was designed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Keep children and small pets a safe distance away while
operating the Cordless Blower. Flying debris can cause personal
injury.
DON'T FORCE CORDLESS BLOWER – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate Cordless Blower when you are tired or under the influ-
ence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
STORE IDLE CORDLESS BLOWER INDOORS – When not in use,
your Cordless Blower should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN CORDLESS BLOWER WITH CARE – Keep blower tube
and handles clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
WARNING: The batteries in this product may contain one or more
of the following chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm: lead, nickel,
cadmium, lithium, cobalt. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by this tool could contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemi-
cals are:
-chemicals in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a
well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles.
WARNING: The electrical cords on this product may contain chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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