ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de securite. Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products 104Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530164583 2/4/04 Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions SAFETY RULES D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store WARNING: Failure to follow all fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use Safety Rules and Precautions can result in an approved, marked container for all fuel serious injury. purposes. D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while KNOW YOUR UNIT operating the unit. S Read your instruction manual carefully until D Make sure the unit is properly assembled you completely understand and can follow and in good operating condition. all warnings and safety rules before operat- D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or ing the unit. running. D Restrict unit to users who understand and D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills will follow all warnings and safety rules in before starting engine. this manual. D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine. WARNING: Inspect area before start- D Always store gasoline in a container ap ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects proved for flammable liquids. such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY damage during operation. WARNING: Stop the engine before Use your unit as a blower for: opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from must be stopped and the impeller blades no driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc. longer turning to avoid serious injury from the D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into rotating blades. piles, around joints, or between bricks. D Inspect unit before each use for worn, Use your unit as a vacuum for: loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not D Picking up dry material such as leaves, use until unit is in proper working order. grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel. D For best results during vacuum use, operate D Never start or run engine inside a closed your unit at high speed. room, building or other unventilated area. D Move slowly back and forth over the mate-Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit D To avoid static electricity shock, do not into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit. wear rubber gloves or any other insulated D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above gloves while operating unit. thegroundfor best results. D Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. PLAN AHEAD Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, D Always wear eye protection when operat etc. could be picked up by the air intake and ing, servicing, or performing maintenance thrown out through discharge opening, on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to damaging unit, property, or causing serious prevent rocks or debris from being blown or injury to bystanders or operator. ricocheting into eyes and face which can D Avoid dangerous environments.Do not use result in blindness and/or serious injury. in unventilated areas or where explosive Eye protection should be marked Z87. vapors or carbon monoxide build up could D Always wear foot protection. Do not go be present. barefoot or wear sandals. D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur- D Always wear respirator or face mask when faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, working with unit in dusty environments. rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure at all times. or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth- D Never place objects inside the blower ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas tubes; always direct the blowing debris sels, etc. They can be caught in moving away from people, animals, glass, and solid parts. objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- etc. The forceof air can cause rocks, dirt,or set, or if you are under the influence of alco sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hol, drugs, or medication. hurt people or animals, break glass, or D Keep children, bystanders, and animals cause other damage. away from work area a minimum of 30 feet D Never run unit without the proper equip (10 meters) when starting or operating unit. ment attached. When using your unit as a Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc blower, always install blower tubes. When tion of people or pets. using your unit as a vacuum, always install HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS vacuum tubes and vacuum bag assembly. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Make sure vacu...