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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
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WARNING
—To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury, follow these safety
instructions.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the appliance , it is essential that
you or any other operator of the appliance read
and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to
the safety alert symbol
WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Read and understand the instruction because it has
to do with safety. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury, risk or
fire, or electrical shock.
Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not use the appliance on wet surfaces. Do not
expose it to rain. Store it indoors.
Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. Do not
use near children. Do not let children use the
appliance.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
Dress properly. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts. Be aware of the position of the blower
and the air inlets during operation. Loose clothing,
jewelry and hair can be drawn into the inlets (refer to
the following figure) and may result in personal injury.
Always wear substantial footwear, long pants, and
eye protection.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service dealer.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to vacuum up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use
only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without vac bag or proper attachments in
place.
This appliance is for household use only.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator's ear of 94 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of
101 dBA, based on measurements of identical
machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.
Vibration
This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level
2
of 4.13 m/s
, based on measurements of identical
machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
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2001—The Toro Company
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