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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 operation is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
DOUBLE INSULATION – Double Insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded
power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal
motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not
need to be grounded.
NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from
shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe all
normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
DISCONNECT CORDLESS BLOWER from the power supply when not in
use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the Blower, any part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will oper-
ate 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. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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 accessory 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 explo-
sive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
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
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 operating
Blower unit. Make sure Blower switch is off when clearing jammed material
from suction tube. Do not use the Cordless Blower for any purpose other
than that for which it was designed.
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 influence 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.
POLARIZED PLUGS – To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment must
be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end
of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, ob-
tain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
-compounds in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equip-
ment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
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