• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water
as this may result in damage to the blower/ vacuum.
To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not
vacuum metal, broken glass, 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.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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