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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
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Gardening Appliance Safety
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment -
Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Do Not Use In Rain.
3. Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
hard hat and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves. Use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6. Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance
for any job except that for which it is intended.
7. Avoid Unintentional Starting -
Do not carry appliance with finger on switch.
8. Do Not Force Appliance - It will do the
job better and with less likelihood of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
9. Do not Overreach -
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11. Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
12. Maintain Appliance With Care - Keep cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13. Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
14. Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
15. If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash
it off immediately with water.
16. If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush
thoroughly and immediately with
water. Seek medical attention.
Blower Safety
1. Power Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
2. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
3. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
4. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.
5. Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
6. Remove all hard objects from work
area. Do not blow debris in the direction
of people, animals or property.
7. Use only accessories provided. Keep
guards in place and in working order.
8. Maintain labels and nameplates
on the appliance. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
9. The battery Charger gets hot during use.
The Charger’s heat can build up to
unsafe levels and create a fire hazard if it
does not receive adequate ventilation,
due to an electrical fault, or if it is used in a
hot environment.
Do not place the Charger on a flammable surface.
Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.
Especially avoid placing the Charger on carpets
and rugs; they are not only flammable, but they
also obstruct vents under the Charger.
Place the Charger on a stable, solid, nonflammable
surface (such as a stable metal workbench or
concrete floor) at least 1 foot away from all
flammable objects, such as drapes or walls. Keep a
fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in the area.
Frequently monitor the Charger and
Battery Pack while charging.
10. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
