Poulan PPB40AB Owner Manual - Page 5

SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: When using this device, safety precautions must be followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders, please read these instructions before operating the device. Do not use the device without reading the instruction manual. Please keep the instruction manual safe for later use. BEFORE USING • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate blower in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. • Do not allow children or untrained individuals use this unit. • Do not expose blower to rain or wet conditions. • Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands. • Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. • Always wear safety glasses with side shields that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty. • Wear eye protection when operating this product. Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not expose to rain, store indoors. • Do not use on wet surfaces. • Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts. • Avoid loose garments and jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor. • Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. • Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • For use only with PPB402AH and PPB404AH batteries. • For use only with PPB40CGR charger. • Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. • Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Do not operate in poor lighting. • Do not put any object into openings. • Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. • Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. • Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. • Do not charge battery tool in rain, or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. • For household use only. • Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. • Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening appliance. • Store idle appliances - When not in use, blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children. 5