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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury from
unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
before inserting the battery.
– Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
battery.
– Never leave the blower unattended when the battery
is inserted.
– Never store the battery in the blower.
5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Blower
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your blower:
– Keep the handle clean and dry at all times. Keep it
free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the blower firmly with one hand when
you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle, keeping
the handle cradled between your thumb and
forefinger (see illustration).
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Do not work in wet grass or terrain.
– Take special care in overgrown terrain and always
watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control:
– Never work on a ladder, on a roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Never operate the blower above shoulder height.
– Do not overreach.
– Remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the blower and any other time it is
not in use.
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