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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.
Take care when working near valuable plants. The force of the
blown air could damage tender plants.
Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the
unit is running.
Keep hair, fingers and all other body parts away from moving
parts and openings.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Maintain the unit with care.
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.
Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
Before inspecting, maintaining,
cleaning, storing, transporting
or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect
the spark plug wire.
Secure the unit while transporting.
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
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.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean the unit
after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do not use
solvents or strong detergents.
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
,, SAFETY
& iNTERNATiONAL
SYMBOLS
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This operator's
manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs
that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
o SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
o READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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Read the operator's
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
r ,qt IhWARNING:
Thrown objects and loud
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
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noise
cause
injury and hearing loss.
can
severe eye
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI Z87.1
standards and ear protection when operating this unit.
• Use a full face shield when needed.
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• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE iNJURY
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Sina!! objects can be
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propelled at high speed, causing injury:
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WARNING.
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bystanders,
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especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
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BLADES CAN
CAUSE
SEVERE iNJURY
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performing
any maintenance:
Keep hands and feet
away from moving parts: