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ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked ANSI Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction
of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) inthe areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-
fore starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
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Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tube.
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Check air intake opening and blower tube
frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
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Use only recommended parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
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Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from water heaters, electric mo-
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered 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 beenlinked to blood vessel dam-
age 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 the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All