Dewalt DCE100B Instruction Manual - Page 4

English • DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • DO NOT attempt to repair the blower. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by DeWALT service centers or authorized service centers, always using DeWALT replacement parts. • MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. • DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children. • DO NOT handle the appliance with wet hands. • DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow. • DO NOT allow debris to be ingested into blower intake • KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from unit without first removing battery. • DO NOT place outlet of blower near eyes or ears when operating. • DO NOT point unit discharge at self or bystanders. • KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the unit. • USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do not use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don't use the unit in the rain. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. • USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs. • DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • DO NOT use the appliance to blow flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids are present. • DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. • DO NOT use to blow explosive dust, or in areas where air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other combustible material. • DO NOT operate blower in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. • DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in liquid. • NEVER leave blower running unattended. Turn power off. • STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children. WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • compounds in fertilizers • compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 2