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SAFETY RULES
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Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warningsand safety rules beforeoperat-
ing this attachment.
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Restrict useofthis attachmentto userswho
understand and will follow all warnings and
safety rules in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
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Inspect area before use.
Remove all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, gla ss , wire , etc. th at can ricochet , be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damag e
during operation.
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Always wear eye protection when operat-
ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on this attachment. Wearing eye protection
will help to preventrocks or debris from be-
ing blown or ricocheting into eyes and face
which can result in blindness and/or seri-
ous injury . Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you areunder the influenceof al-
cohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower discharge opening in
the direction of people or pets.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
cancausesparks) in theareas wherefuelis
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Make sure the attachment is properly as-
sembled and in good operating condition.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
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Move atleast 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
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Avoid a dangero us envi-
ronment . To red uce th e risk of electrical shock,
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or wate r to avoid the pos-
sib ility of elect r ical sh ock. Do not ha ndle ext en-
sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.
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Use only a voltage su pply as shown on th e
nameplate of the powerhead .
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Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in
presence of flammable liquids or gase s to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and /or caus-
ing damage to unit.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where dust or explo-
sive vapors ca n bu ild up
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
trical ratingofthe cordmust notbe lessthan
the rating of the unit. The cord must be
marked with the suf fix “W-A” (in Canada,
“W”). Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord be-
fore use and replace if damaged. An under-
sized extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Ifin doubt,use the nextheavi-
er gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
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Do not use multiple cords.
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The powerhead may have a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it
will require the use of a polarized extension
cord. Theappliance plug will fit into a polar-
ized extension 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
cord. A polarized extension cord will re-
quire the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit intothe polarizedwall outlet only
oneway. Ifplug does not fit fully into thewall
outlet, reversethe plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
properwall outlet. Donotchangetheequip-
ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
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Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-
lation and connectors on the powerhead and
extension cord before each use. If there is
any da mage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer .
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Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord
as a han dle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on co r d. To unplug, gra sp th e plug, not
the cord.
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Do not use the powerhead if the switch
does not turn the unit on and of f properly.
