a WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious
a WARNING: Read the operator's manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could
a WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
The information on the product label indicates which
standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA and/or CALIFORNIA.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the
following use:
• Moderate (50 hours)
a WARNING: Failure to follow all safety rules and
precautions can result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your instruction manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand and will follow all
warnings and safety rules in this manual.
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
injury.
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Save operator's manual.
Hazard zone for thrown objects. Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 15 meters (50 feet) when starting or
operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
Outside the 15 meters (50 feet) zone, there is still a risk of injury from thrown
objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the engine.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loose hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in
moving parts.
SAFETY RULES
The blower can throw objects violently. You can be blinded
or injured. Always wear hearing protection, respirator or
mask, and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear heavy,
long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves.
a WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the
unit. Remove all hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage during
operation.
a WARNING: Hold the unit with the muffler exhaust
away from your body and clothes.
Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways,
sidewalks, patios, etc.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles,
around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or
performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown