• Do not o perate the engine faster than the speed n eeded todothe job. D o
not r un the engine athigh s peed when n ot i nuse.
Always stop the engine when o peration
isdelayed orwhen w alking from
one location toanother.
• Stop t he engine formaintenance,
repair, toinstall orremove the blower
tubes. The unit m ust bestopped and the impeller nolonger turning to
avoid c ontact with the rotating blades.
Ifyou strike o rcome i nto contact with aforeign object, stop the engine
immediately
and check fordamage.
Do not o perate before repairing
damage.
Do not o perate the unit w ith loose o rdamaged
parts.
Use o nly replacement
parts o raccessories
recommended
for t his tool
that a re distributed
bySears oraCraftsman
outlet. Use ofany
replacement
parts o raccessories
purchased
elsewhere
may b e
hazardous,
and will a lso void your warranty.
Never use this unit f orspreading
chemicals,
fertilizers
orother
substances
which m ay c ontain toxic materials.
To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty m uffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the
engine and muffler free f rom grass, leaves, excessive
grease orcarbon
build u p.
Turn t he engine off a nd disconnect
the spark plug f or m aintenance
orrepair.
Never point the blower orblowing debris inthe direction ofpeople,
animals,
orinthe direction ofwindows.
Always direct the blowing debris
away f rom people, animals,
and windows. Use extra c aution when
blowing debris near solid o bjects such as trees, automobiles,
walls, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Always disconnect
the spark plug before performing
maintenance
or
accessing movable parts.
See Replacing
the Spark Plug.
• 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.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure
the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to prevent
unauthorized
use or damage. Keep 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 after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of
feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue
use of this tool and seek
medical attention. A reduced vibration system does not guarantee avoidance
of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a regular basis must
closely monitor their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• SAFETY
AND
INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
•
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, maintenance,'
and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING