Bolens BL3100 - Manual (Page 5)

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• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high
speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or
when walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or
remove the blower tubes or vacuum attachments. The
unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer
turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement
parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available
from your authorized service dealer. Do not use
unauthorized parts, accessories, or attachments for
this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the
user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers
or other substances which may contain toxic materials.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
• Never point the blower in the direction of people or
pets, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the
blowing debris away from people, animals, and
windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near
solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM
• Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not
vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits,
brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or
cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water
as this may result in damage to the blower/ vacuum.
To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not
vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance or accessing movable parts.
• Never store the unit, with petrol in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot
lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up
high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out
of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan this unit to
others, also loan these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged
use of petrol powered hand tools could cause blood vessel
or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or
joints, discontinue use of this tool and seek medical
attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power
tools on a regular basis must closely monitor their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION