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of injury at a rate for which it was designed.

• Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders,

trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always keep proper footing and

balance.

• Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.

• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not

touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotating. Do not operate

without guards in place.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening

blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and anything that may reduce

the air flow.

• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot

from operation, even after the unit is turned off.

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the

job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.

• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when

walking from one location to another.

• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the

blower tubes. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no

longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.

• If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the

engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before

repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged

parts.

• Use only replacement parts recommended for this tool that are sold

by a Cub Cadet outlet. Use of any replacement parts purchased

elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty.

• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or other

substances which may contain toxic materials.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor.

Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive

grease or carbon build up.

• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance

or repair.

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's

manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in

conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING:

follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to

do so can result in serious injury to the operator

and/or bystanders.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING:

cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye

protection meeting ANSI Z87.1–1989 standards and

ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full

face shield when needed.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •

Read the operator's manual(s) and

Thrown objects and loud noise can

• Never point the blower or blowing debris in the direction of

people, animals, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the

blowing debris away from people, animals, and windows. Use

extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects such as

trees, automobiles, walls, etc.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance

or accessing movable parts.

• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where

fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks

(switches, electrical motors, etc.).

• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to

secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent

unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep

handles dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after each use,

see Cleaning and Storage instructions.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to

instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan these

instructions to them.

SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of

gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to

circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise

healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the

fingers, hands or joints, discontinue use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee

avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a

regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the

condition of this tool.