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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING:
When using electric gardening
appliances,
basic safety precautions
should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious h_jury. The warnings
and safety instructions
in
this manual must be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury, and to provide
reasonable
safety and efficiency
in using this unit. The operator
is responsible
for following
the
warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the unit. Read the entire instruction
manual be-
fore assembling
and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand,
and follow the warnh_gs and instructions
in this manua_ and on the unit. Never allow children to
use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary
when used
near children. Always disconnect
unit from power source when making repairs, adjustments,
and
when changing
accessories
and attachments.
Nonconforming
replacement
components
or the
removal
of safety devices
may cause damage
to the unit and possible
injury to the operator
or
bystanders.
Use only accessories
and replacement
parts as recommended.
Use only for jobs
explained
in this manual
KNOW
YOUR
UNIT
• Read your instruction
manual carefully
until
you completely
understand
and can follow
all warnings
and safety rules before operat-
ing this attachment.
• Restrict use of this attachment
to users who
understand
and will follow aH warnings
and
safety rules in this manual.
PLAN
AHEAD
A WARNING:
Inspect area before use.
Remove
all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet,
be
thrown,
or otherwise
cause injury or damage
during operation.
• Always
wear eye protection
when operat-
ing, servicing,
or performing
maintenance
on this attachment.
Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from be-
ing blown or ricocheting
into eyes and face
which can result
in blindness
and/or seri-
ous
injury.
Eye
protection
should
be
marked Z87.
• Always
wear foot protection.
Do not go
barefoot
or wear sandals.
• Always wear respirator
or face mask when
working
with unit in dusty environments.
• Secure hair above shoutder length. Secure
or remove jewelry,
loose ctothing,
or cloth-
ing with
loosely
hanging
straps,
ties, tas-
sels, etc. They
can be caught
in moving
parts.
• Do not operate
unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs,
or medication.
• 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
discharge
opening
in
the direction
of people or pets.
FUEL
SAFETY
(for gas powerheads)
• Eliminate
all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed,
poured, or stored.
• 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
purposes.
• Do not smoke
while handling
fuel or while
operating
the unit.
• Make
sure the attachment
is properly
as-
sembled
and in good operating
condition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling
site before starting
engine.
• Always
store gasoline
in a container
ap-
proved for flammable
liquids.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
(for electric
powerheads)
AWARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment.
To reduce the
risk of electrical
shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow,
rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical
shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not han-
dle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.
Avoid dangerous
situations.
Do not use in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid
creating a tire or explosion and/or causing dam-
age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension
cord or yank extension
cord to disconnect
unit. To unplug,
grasp the
plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Turn off all controls before un-
plugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or
water. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
unit is not working
as
it should,
has been
dropped,
damaged,
left outdoors,
or dropped
into water, return it to your authorized
service
dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing, and
when
changing
accessories
and/or
attach-
ments. Do not put any object into openings. Do
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