Homelite UT42100 User Manual - Page 10

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below:  Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn  Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles and other debris starting/stopping the blower See Figures 3 - 4.  Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on the rear of the blower. NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as described previously in this manual.  Route the extension cord through the side of the loop located on the rear of the blower housing and place underneath the cord retainer.  To start the blower, place the power switch in the LOW or HI position.  To stop the blower, place the power switch in the OFF position. OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 5. n To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile. n To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. n Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. n Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens. n Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.  Hold the blower with the handle in your right hand. (Proper operating position is shown in figure 5.)  Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local ordinances.  Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. n After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly. Page 8 - English