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D Always wear eye and ear protection when op-

erating, servicing, or performing maintenance

on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to

prevent rocks or debris from being blown or

ricocheting into eyes and face which can re-

sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye

protection should be marked Z87.

D Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

foot or wear sandals.

D Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove jewelry , loose clothing, or clothing

with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, or medication.

D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away

from work area a minimum of 15 meters when

starting or operating unit. Do not point blower

nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY

D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that

can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

D 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 pur-

poses.

D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-

erating the unit.

D Make sure the unit is properly assembled and

in good operating condition.

D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-

ning.

D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-

fore starting engine.

D Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fu-

eling site before starting engine.

D Always store petrol in a container approved

for flammable liquids.

OPERATE Y OUR UNIT SAFELY

WARNING: Stop the engine before

opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine

must be stopped and the impeller blades no

longer turning to avoid serious injury from the

rotating blades.

D This garden blower is only designed for blow-

ing away leaves and other debris on the

ground.

D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,

missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until

unit is in proper working order.

D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.

D Never start or run engine inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes

can kill.

D Muffle rs fitted with catal ytic converters get

very hot during use and remain so for some

time after stopping. This also applies at idle

speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.

Remember the risk of fire!

D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear

rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves

while operating unit.

D Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,

hard area while engine is running. Debris

such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could

be picked up by the air intake and thrown out

through discharge opening, damaging unit,

property , or causing serious injury to bystand-

ers or operator .

D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in

unventilated areas or where explosive vapors

or carbon monoxide build up could be pre-

sent.

D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at

all times.

D Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

always direct the blowing debris away from

people, animals, glass, and solid objects such

as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of

air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be

thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or

animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

D Never run unit without the proper equipment

attached. When using your unit as a blower ,

always install blower tubes.

D Check air intake opening and blower tubes

frequently , always with engine stopped and

spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and dis-

charge tubes free of debris which can accu-

mulate and restrict proper air flow .

D Never place any object in the air intake open-

ing as this could restrict proper air flow and

cause damage to the unit.

D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,

or other substances which may contain toxic

materials.

D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or

brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash-

trays, etc.

D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

D Have all maintenance other than the recom-

mended procedures described in the instruc-

tion manual performed by an authorized ser-

vice dealer .

D Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ments.

D Use only recomme nded McCulloch replace-

ment parts; use of any other parts may void

your warranty and cause damage to your unit.

D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and

letting it run until it stops.

D Do not use any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended by manufac-

turer for use with your unit.

D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an

open flame from hot water heaters, electric

mo t o r s or switch e s, furn a ce s, etc.

D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

D Secure the machine during transport.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibratio ns

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of peo-

ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal

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