• Keep children, bystanders,
and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum 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
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including 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 con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition.
• 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 be-
fore starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_kWARNING:
Inspect unit before
each use for worn, loose, missing, or
damaged parts. Do not use until unit is
in proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do
not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface ex-
cept 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 open-
ing, damaging unit, property, or caus-
ing serious injury to bystanders or
operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments.
Do
not use in unventilated
areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the
blower tube; always direct the blow-
ing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid 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.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using
your unit, always install blower tube.
• Check air intake opening, and blower
tube frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug discon-
nected. Keep vents and discharge
tube free from debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Never place any object in the air in-
take opening as this could restrict
proper air flow and cause damage to
the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers,
or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hear-
ing protection is required.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended
procedures described
in the instruction manual performed
by your Sears Service Center.
• Disconnect spark plug before per-
forming maintenance except for car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended
Craftsman ®
replacement
parts; use of any other
parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
• 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.
• Do not use any accessory or attach-
ment other than those recommended
by the manufacturer
for use with your
unit.
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