WHILE OPERATING
WARNING:
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions.
Store the unit indoors.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty.
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Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
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Adjust the handle to provide the best grip.
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Make sure the attachment is not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
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Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
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Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both handles or grips.
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Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
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Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on stairs, steep slopes or inclines. To
avoid serious injury, do not operate the unit while on a ladder or
a roof.
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Do not operate the unit on wet surfaces.
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Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop moving parts.
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Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the
job. Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
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Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
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Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
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Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
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If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and check for
damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Then inspect the unit for the
cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
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Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
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Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
To reduce the risk of electric
BLOWER SAFETY
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Do not insert anything into the air openings, blower tubes or
nozzle. Do not operate the unit if any of the air openings or
tubes are blocked. Keep the air openings free from dust, lint,
hair and anything else that may reduce airflow.
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Do not operate the unit without the blower tubes securely
attached.
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Do not use the unit to spray liquids, especially flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline. Do not use the unit in
areas where such liquids are present.
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Do not use the unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizer or any
other substance that may contain toxic materials.
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Do not set the unit down on any surface while the unit is
running. Debris can be picked up by the air intake and thrown
out the discharge opening, resulting in damage to the unit or
property or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
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During operation, never point the unit in the direction of people,
animals, windows or automobiles. Always direct blowing debris
away from people, animals, windows or automobiles.
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Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects, such
trees, walls, fences, etc. When possible, blow away from such
objects, not toward them.
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Take care when working near valuable plants. The force of the
blown air could damage tender plants.
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Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the
unit is running.
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Keep hair, fingers and all other body parts away from moving
parts and openings.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Maintain the unit with care.
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Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. Do not attempt to repair the unit; there
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
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Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to Starting and Stopping in the power
head operator's manual.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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