Instructions / Assembly
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. Save
these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY- All visitors, children and pets should stay at a safe distance from the
work area.
• DRESS PROPERLY- Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES- Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if
environment is dusty.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet (s) to be used for the blower vac. Receptacles are available having built -in GFCI
protection and may be used.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE- Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW- A, SOW –A,STW-A,
STOW-A,SJW-A,SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
• It is possible to tie more than one extension cord in a knot to prevent them from
becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the plug
end of the extension cord into the receptacle and the other end into the plug on the
blower.
• POLARIZED PLUGS- To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug.
Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the
extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord