• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be-
fore starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved
for flammable
liquids.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
(for electric
powerheads)
Ai_ WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous
environment.
To reduce the risk of
electrical
shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations,
or around
swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc.
Do not
expose
to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility
of electrical
shock.
Do
not handle extension
cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the powerhead.
• Avoid dangerous situations.
Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments.
Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up
• To reduce the risk of electrical
shock,
use extension
cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances.
The electrical
rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada,
"W"). Make sure your extension
cord
is in good condition.
Inspect exten-
sion cord before use and replace if
damaged.
An undersized
extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting
in loss of power and over-
heating.
If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge.
The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead
may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth-
er); if so, it will require the use of a po-
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized exten-
sion cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polar-
ized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the powerhead
if the
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded
conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-
ity of electric shock. Don't handle plug
or unit with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged
cord or
plug. If powerhead
is not working as
it should, has been dropped,
dam-
aged, left outdoors,
or dropped
into
water, return it to your Sears Service
Center for repair.
• Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection
should be provided
on the circuit or outlet to be used for
the powerhead.
Receptacles
are
available
having built-in GFCI protec-
tion and may be used for this mea-
sure of safety.
DOUBLE
INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
Your powerhead
should be double in-
sulated to help protect against electric
shock. Double insulation
construction
consists of two separate
"layers" of
electrical
insulation
instead of ground-
ing. Tools and appliances
built with a
double insulation
system are not in-
tended to be grounded.Safety
precau-
tions must be observed when operat-
ing any electrical
tool. The double in-
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