Craftsman 316.79497 - Manual (Page 5)

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WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
• Never point the blower or blowing debris in the
direction of people, animals, or in the direction of
windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution
when blowing debris near solid objects such as trees,
automobiles, walls, etc.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM
• Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not
vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or
cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water
as this may result in damage to the blower/ vacuum.
To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not
vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance or accessing movable parts.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot
lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to
prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the
reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan this unit to
others, also loan these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through
prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged 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 use of
this tool and seek medical attention. A reduced vibration
system does not guarantee avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a regular
basis must closely monitor their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION