This may cause serious eye damage. The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 50 feet (15 meters). Whenever several operators are working in the same work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet (15 meters) from one another. 545212851 Rev. 1 1/5/09 English- ---2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety equipment Persons who use the blower shall wear the following safety equipment: 1. Approved ear protection. 2. Approved eye protection. 3. Approved protective gloves. 4. Boots or work shoes with a non- --slip sole. 5. Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments. Personal safety The following instructions apply to persons operating the blower: S The operator shall have read and understood the contents of this owner/operator manual and the owner/operator manual for the Model HB280 blower unit. S Do not wear loose clothing, scarves or neckchains or let long hair hang loose, since these can be drawn into rotating parts of the blower and cause injury. S Do not operate the blower while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are tired. S Do not allow minors to operate the blower. S Always have a first aid kit nearby. Safety while operating the blower S Do not allow bystanders or animals to be in the work area, i.e. 50 feet (15 meters) from the operator. S The blower may throw objects at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the operator. This may cause serious eye damage. S Never point the blower nozzle toward people or animals. S Stop the engine before fitting or dismantling accessories or other components. S Never operate the blower if any of the guards are missing. S Never operate the blower in poorly ventilated spaces where exhaust fumes might otherwise be inhaled. 545212851 Rev. 1 1/5/09 S Stop the engine before refueling. Move the unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before attempting to start. S The catalytic muffler is extremely hot while the blower is running and after it has stopped. The same applies when the blower is running at idling speed. Be aware of the danger of fire, especially while operating the blower near flammable materials and/or where flammable fumes are present. S Be careful, particularly if left hand operation is applied. Avoid any direct body contact with inlet cover area. Keep jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., away from inlet cover area. S Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand. Other safety measures S Operate the blower only at reasonable hours, i.e. not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. S To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. S Operate the blower at the lowest possible throttle setting to do the job. S Check air intake opening and tubes frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow. S Watch out for children, pets, open windows or vehicles, and blow debris safely away. S After using the blower, clean up and dispose of debris in trash receptacles. English- ---3 DESCRIPTION Model GK- --280 Gutter Clean- --out Attachment - --Part No. 952711678 34251 Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 545142901 530094424 530094425 530094426 952701645 Elbow tube Pivot tube Extension tubes (4) Nozzle Goggles 545212851 Rev. 1 1/5/09 English- ---4 ASSEMBLY Fitting the various gutter kit tubes WARNING:Whenfittingthegutterkittubes,theenginemustbeswitchedoff. 1. Remove tube clamp bolt. 2. Align slot in the blower air outlet with the raised rib on the elbow tube (A) and insert tube into outlet. 3. Re- --insert tube clamp bolt and tighten. 4. Push the slotted end of the pivot tube (B) over the elbow until the flange (C) bottoms out in the elbow groove (D). NOTE: Be sure flange snaps into groove. BCDA 5. Test rotating action of the pivot tube by rotating the pivot tube right and left. 6. Assemble extensiontubes uptoa totalof 4, depending on the height of gutter to be cleaned. 7. Thread nozzle onto the last tube. NOTE: Make sure threaded joints (tubes and nozzle) are securely tightened. 8. Align the tube assembly in a vertical position. 9. Thread extension tube assembly onto the end of the pivot tube. 545212851 Rev. 1 1/5/09 English- ---5 USE Cleaning gutters Before cleaning gutters, put on the required safety equipment. WARNING:Whenworkingwiththeblower,weartherequiredper- sonalsafetyequipment: 1.Hearingprotection. 2.Eyeprotection. 3.Protectivegloves. 4.Facemaskindustyenvironments. WARNING:Topreventpersonalinjury,followallsafetyinstructionsshowninthisowner/operatormanualandtheowner/operatormanualfortheModelHB280blowerunit. WARNING: Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand. WARNING:Holdtheunitasillus- trat...