Weed Eater GBI 22V - Page 3

i WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
A. KNOW YOUR UNIT
1. Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all warnings
and safety instructions before operating unit,
2. Restrict yoor unit to users who understand and will
follow all warnings and safety instructions in this
manual .
B. P LAN AHEAD
eye protection wiu help to prevent rocks or debris from
being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness anchor serious injury.
2. Always wear a respirator or facemask when
working with the unit in dusty environments.
3. Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals or short pants. Loose clothing, jewelry,
or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels,
etc., can be caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, up¬
set, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
5. Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters)
when starting or operating the unit.
6. Inspect the area before starting the unit. Re¬
move all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause ipjury or damage during operation.
C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (includ¬
ing smoking, open flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in tne areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or
stored.
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an ap¬
proved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while oper¬
ating the unit.
4. D o not fill the fuel tank while the engine is run¬
ning.
5. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
6. Move atleast 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fu¬
eling site before starting the engine.
D. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
1 . Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet
door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller
blades no huger turning to avoid serious injury from
the rotating blades .
2. Inspect tne entire unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the
unit is in proper working order.
3. Keep the outside surfaces free of oil and fuel
4. Never start or run engine inside a closed room or
building, Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
5. To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rub¬
ber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operat¬
ing the unit.
6. Do not set the unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while the engine is running. De¬
bris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
nicked up by the air intake and thrown out throu
the discharge opening, dama g in g the unit, property,
or causing serious iiyuiy to bystanders or operator.
7. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in un*
ventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
8. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
9. Never place obiects inside the blower tubes; al¬
ways direct the blowing debris away from people, ani¬
mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automo¬
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt,
or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
10. Never run the unit without the proper equip¬
ment attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes. When using your unit as
a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection
bag assembly. Make sure collection bag assembly is
completely zipped as shown in Figure 4.
11. Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacu¬
um tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always with
the engine stopped and the mark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which
can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
12. Never place any object in the air intake opening
as this could restrict proper air flow and cause d am a g e
to the unit.
13. Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
14. To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
15. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
E. M AINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
1. Have all maintenance other than the recom¬
mended procedures described in the Operator’s Man¬
ual performed by your Service Dealer.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.
3. Use only recommended WEED EATER replace¬
ment parts; use of any other parts may void your
warranty and cause damage to your unit,
4. Check air intake openings and blower tubes
frequently, always with the engine stopped. Keep
vents and tubes free of debris wmch can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
5. Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting the engine and
letting it run until it stops,
6. Do not use any accessory or attachment other than
those recommended by the manufacturer for use with
your unit.
7. Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame
from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
8. Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
If situations occur which ar not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgement If you need as¬
sistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at
1-800-5B4-6723.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to bloodvessel damage in otherwise heal thy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in thefingers, hands, or joints, discon tin no the use of this toolandseekmedical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tooL