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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
FL1500
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
For Household Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE1999 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087060 03/02/99
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result
in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until
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you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
PLAN AHEAD
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Always wear eye protection when operating,
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 result in blindness and/or serious injury.
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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 clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels,
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 are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 50 feet
(15 m) when starting or operating unit.
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Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
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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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
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To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
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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
Failure to follow all
thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be
present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
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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.
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Never run unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes.
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Check air intake opening and blower tubes,
frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated
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with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with
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contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before ins tallin g or removing attachments. Do not
operate without guard(s) in place.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the Operator’s Manual performed by an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
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Use only recommended replacement parts;
use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
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Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the manufacturer for use with your unit.
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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
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
For users on U.S. For-
est Land and in some states, including Califor-
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