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Important Safety Information

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Before Operating Blower
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.
1. Avoid dangerous environments.
a. Do not operate Blower while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate Blower when you are tired.
c. Do not use this Blower if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
2. Inspect Blower for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace any
damaged parts.
3. Dress properly when operating Blower.
a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.
b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the Blower.
c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
4. Always wear a face or dust mask if operating in dusty conditions.
5. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
6. Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.
7. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Blower is to be used and use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before use.
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
While Operating Blower
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate Blower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Only well instructed adults should operate Blower. Never allow children to operate Blower.
4. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
5. Do not point the Blower discharge nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
6. Use only for blowing yard debris. Use only on ground surfaces. Do not use Blower for any job except that for which
it is intended.
7. Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.
DANGER
8. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
Maintenance & Storage of Blower
WARNING
1. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.
2. Maintain Blower with care. Inspect Blower periodically. If Blower is not working properly or damaged, have it
repaired by a qualified service center.
3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation.
4. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.
6. Use only genuine Powermate® replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Powermate® parts or
accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.
7. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Blower
and will void the warranty.
8. When not in use, store Blower indoors in a dry location. Store Blower in a locked area out of the
reach of children.
9. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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