Manual
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to follow all Safety Rules end Precautions can result in serious injury.
A. KNOW YOUR UNIT
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you
completely understandand can followall wamings
and safety Instructions before operating the tool.
2. Restrict your tool to users who understand and
follow all warnings and safety Instructions in this
manual.
B. PLAN AHEAD
1. Always wear eye protection to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or
ricochetingintoeyesand face which can
resultin blindness and/or other serious
injury.
2. Always wear a respirator or tacemask when
working with the blower in dusty environments.
3. Dress safely in long pants. Do not wear loose
clothing,jewelry,shortpantsorsandals;orgobarefoot.
4. Do not operate the tool when you are tired, ill, or
upset; or ifyou areunder the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
5. Keep children, bystanders andanimais away from
the workarea, a minimum of30 feet when starting
or operating theengine.
6. Inspect the area beforestartingthe tool. Removeall
debris and hardorsharpobjects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown or otherwise
cause injury or damage during operation.
C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including
smoking,open flames,or workthatcan causesparks)
intheareas wherefuel ismixed,poured,or stored_
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in
a cool, dry, well-ventitatedplece; and use an
approved, marked container for allfuel purposes.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
4. Donot fillthefueltankwhiletheengine isrunning.
5, Wipe up all spills before starting the engine.
6. Moveat least 10feet awayfrom fuel andfueling site
before starting the engine,
D, OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
1. Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet
door. The engine mustbe stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury
from the rotatingblades.
2. Inspect the entire tool before each use for worn,
loose,missing ordamagedparts.Donotuseuntilthe
toolisinproperworkingorder.
3. Keep the outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
4. Never startor runthe engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathingexhaustfumescan kill.
5. Do not set the tool on any surface except a clean,
hardarea tostartthe engine or while the engine is
running. Debrissuchasgravel,sand,dust,grass,etc.
could be pickedup bythe air intake and thrownout
throughthedischargeopening,damagingthetool,pro-
perty or causing seriousinjuryto bystandersor the
operator.
6. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in
unventilatedareasorwhereexplosivevaporsorcarbon
monoxidebuildupcouldbepresent.
7. Do not overreech orusefromunstablesurfacessuch
as ladders,trees,steep slopes,rooftops, etc.Keepfirm
footingand balanceat alltimes.
8. Neverplace objects insidetheblowertubes;always
direct the blowing debris away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees,
automobiles,walls,etc.Theforceofaircan causerocks,
dirt, orsticks tobe thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
peopleor animals, break glassor cause other damage.
9. Never place any object inthe air intake opening as
thiscouldrestrict proper airflow andcause damage to
the tool.
10. Never run the engine without the proper equip-
mentattached. When usedasa blower,alwaysinstall
a blower tube.
11. Never use for spreading or misting chemicals, fer-
tilizers or any other substances which may con-
tain toxic material.
12. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
E. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
1. Have all maintenance other thanthe recommended
procedures described in the Operator's Manual
pe=formed by your Sears Service Center.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance exceptforcarburetoradjustment.
3. Use only genuine replacement parts as recom-
mended bySeam toavoid creating a hazard and/or
voiding your warranty.
4. Check air intake openings and blower tubes fre-
quently, always with the engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and tubes
free of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
5. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use up
fuel left inthe carburetor bystarting the engine and
letting the engine run until it stops.
6. Do not usaanyaccessory orattachment otherthan
those recommended by Sears for use with your
tool.
7. Do not store the tool or fuel ina closed area where
fuel vaporscanreach sparksor an open flame from
hotwater heaters, electric motorsor switches, fur-
Races, etc.
8. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE ......... ....... _
Forusers on U.S.Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine; _O_on and_shington. AllU.S.ForestLandand
thestatesofCalifornia(PublicResourcesCodes 4442 and4443), Oregonand Washingtonrequire,bylaw,that certaininter-
nalcombustionenginasoperatedonforest, brushand/orgrass-coveredareasbeequippedwitha sparkarrestor,maintained
ineffectiveworking order,orthe enginebe constructed,equippedand maintained forthe preventionoffire.Checkwithyour
stateorlocalauthoritiesforregulationspertaining tothese requirements.Failuretofollow theserequirementsarea violation
ofthe law.This unit isnotfactory-equipped with aspark arrestor. Iftheseitemsare required inyour area,askyour dealer
to installPart#530-069207.
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