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General Safety Rules
1. Read and understand manual.
2. Wear eye, hearing, and breathing protection, proper
clothing and footwear.
3. While operating the machine always be sure of a safe and
secure operating position, maintain a firm footing and
good balance at all times.
4. Keep area clear of children, pets and bystanders.
5. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted
with an unauthorized modification.
6. Avoid contact with and inhalation of harmful fluids, gases,
mists, fumes, and dust.
7. Do not allow children to operate machine.
8. Do not override or remove any safety devices.
12. Keep hands away from hose inlet and discharge chute.
13. Disconnect spark plug before doing any cleaning or
maintenance.
14. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
15. Beware that the machine is loud and, during normal
operation; may interfere with speech communication.
A. Warnings - "Don’ts"
Don’t attempt to remove materials from intake or discharge
when High Performance Vac is running, or fan is rotating.
Don’t install or remove components while High Performance
Vac is running. Turn off engine to make changeover. Be sure
throttle is in the stop position, and the High Performance Vac
has come to a complete stop. Remove the spark plug wire
from the spark plug before removing material.
Don’t attempt to repair High Performance Vac. Have repairs
made by qualified Little Wonder dealer or repairman. See that
only Little Wonder and recommended engine manufacturers
replacement parts are used.
Don’t leave the engine running while the High Performance
Vac is unattended.
Don’t store, spill, or use gasoline near flames or spark
B. Warnings - "Do’s"
Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves,
non-skid footwear and safety glasses are recommended.
Always wear ear protectors where possible. Use face filter to
avoid breathing dust.
Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate High Performance Vac when fatigued.
Always keep hands away from air intake and air outlet chute.
Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
Always maintain and examine High Performance Vac with
care. Follow maintenance instructions given in manual.
WARNING DANGER
9. FAN COASTS AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING DANGER
10. ROTATING FAN. DON’T ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
MATERIALS FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE WHEN
UNIT IS RUNNING, OR FAN IS ROTATING.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT USE THE HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC IF THE
MUFFLER IS DEFECTIVE OR MISSING.
WARNING DANGER
11. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
OCCURS; SHUT ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY!
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRES AND CHECK FOR
DAMAGED IMPELLER, LOOSE IMPELLER BOLT,
LOOSE IMPELLER KEY, OR LODGED
FOREIGN OBJECTS.