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• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
• Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and
moving parts.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Do not use on steps, a ladder, roof top, tree, or other unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the blower/vac in unexpected
situations.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is not on before plugging in.
Turn off power switch before unplugging.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not leave the tool when plugged in. unplug from the power outlet when not in
use, before servicing, and before storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft away.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of
the unit.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown of become entangled in the
machine.
• Never use blower/vac near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, barbecue pits, etc., which
may cause fire to spread.