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WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
Failure
to follow all instructions
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listed below may result
in electric
shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
READ
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
USING
THIS BLOWER
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Do
not
operate
power
tools
in
explosive
atmospheres,
such
as
in
the
presence
of
flammable
liquids,
gases,
or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a
polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other)
and will require the use of a polarized
extension
cord. The plug will fit into a polarized
extension
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cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension
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cord. A polarized
extension
cord will require the
use of a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into
the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
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electrician
to install
the proper
wall outlet.
Do
not change
the equipment
plug, extension
cord
receptacle,
or extension
cord plug in any way.
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Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces
such
as pipes,
radiators,
ranges,
and
refrigerators.
There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
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Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-
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A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Never allow
children to operate
the equipment.
Never
allow
adults
to operate
the
equipment
without proper instruction.
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Wear eye protection
with side shields which are
marked
to comply
with ANSI Z87.1
as well as
hearing protection
when operating this product.
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Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Do not leave appliance
plugged
in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
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Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Use only as described
in this manual.
Use only
manufacturer's
recommended
attachments.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts
away from openings and moving parts.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and
gloves. Avoid loose garments
or jewelry
that could
get caught
in moving parts of the machine
or its
motor.
Do not force tool.
Use the correct
tool for your
application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do
not
operate
the
equipment
while
barefoot
or when
wearing
sandals
or similar
lightweight
footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect
your
feet
and improve
your
footing
on slippery
surfaces.
Do not use on steps, a ladder, roof top, tree, or other
unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface
enables
better control of the blower in unexpected
situations.
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Secure
long hair so it is above
shoulder
level to
prevent entanglement
in any moving parts.
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Keep firm footing and balance.
Do not overreach.
Overreaching
can result in loss of balance.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary
when used by or near children.
Avoid accidental
starting. Be sure the power switch
is not on before plugging
in. Turn switch off before
unplugging.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is
dangerous
and must be repaired.
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Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not working
as it should
or has been dropped,
damaged,
left
outdoors,
or dropped
into water,
return
it to an
authorized
service center.
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Do not leave the tool when plugged in. Unplug from
the power outlet when not in use, before servicing,
and
before
storing
the tool.
Such
preventative
safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
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Keep all bystanders,
children,
and pets at least 50
ft. away.
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