Homelite UT09526VNM Manuel D'utilisation page 8

ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.
 Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots on
upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting
until the tubes snap into the locked position and the lock
symbols are aligned. Check tightness after initial use and
retighten if needed.
NOTICE:
When correctly assembled, the tubes are difficult to sepa-
rate. If they can easily be twisted apart, the tubes are not
locked. Continue twisting together until the tubes snap
into the locked position. Tubes that are not fully locked
together can separate during blower operation.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with product to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Verify that all guards and tubes are in place prior to use.
If the blower is dropped, stop blower and verify that
no damage has occurred. If any guard, part, or tube is
damaged or missing, do not use blower until it has been
repaired or replaced by a qualified service center. Use of
blower with damaged or missing guards, parts, or tubes
can result in serious personal injury or further damage
to the blower.
ASSEMBLY
 Attach sweeper nozzle to upper blower tube by aligning
raised tabs on upper blower tube to slots on the sweeper
nozzle; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.
Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.
 To remove, rotate the upper blower tube and sweeper
nozzle to unlock them and remove from the blower hous-
ing outlet.
OPERATION
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on
U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations.
Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a re-
placement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keeping decks and driveways free from grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, and other debris
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a vio-
lation of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty.
to 10% ethanol.
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