Use and Care Manual

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT
THIS OR ANY
DeWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1–800–4-
DeWALT (1–800–433–9258).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read the instruction manual.
Important Safety Warnings
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK
OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use
and in instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings
and moving parts.
• This appliance is intended for commercial use.
WARNING: When using an electric tool,
basic safety precaution
s should always be followed to reduce
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Some dust dispersed
by this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
ʵ compounds in fertilizers
ʵ compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
ʵ crystalline silica in dust from sand blasting or cutting
bricks, mortar, concrete, and other masonry products, and
ʵ arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
READ ALL AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
General Safety Warnings and Instructions
for All Tools
WARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• A battery operated unit with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated unit only with specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or
off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a unit with the switch on invites accidents.
• Do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from unit or place the switch in
the locked or off position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
unit accidentally.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses
or goggles that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust
mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your
local
DeWALT Service Center or authorized service facility.
• DO NOT place outlet of blower near eyes or ears when
operating.
• STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be
stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of
children.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper
maintenance.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the blower. To assure product
safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and
adjustments should be performed by
DeWALT service
centers or authorized service centers, always using
DeWALT replacement parts.
• DO NOT operate blower in a gaseous or explosive
atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do
not use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use
the unit in the rain.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.
• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.
• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children. Not
recommended for use by children.
• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from unit without first
removing battery.
• USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.