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
5.Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments.
Personal safety
The following instructions apply to persons operating the blower:
SThe operator shall have read and under-
stood the contents of this manual.
SDo 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.
SDo not operate the blower while under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are tired.
SDo not allow minors to operate the blower.
SAlways have a first aid kit nearby.
Fuel safety
WARNING: The fuel used to run the blower has the following dangerous characteristics:
1.Volatile liquid: its vapor and exhaust fumes are poisonous.
2.Direct contact can cause skin irritation.
3.It is extremely flammable.
Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel used for the blower. These instruc- tions are specified under the Fuel handling section.
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Muffler
The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the en- gine’s exhaust fumes away from the opera- tor. Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters are also designed to reduce harmful ex- haust components.
WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near flammable material!
WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extreme- ly hot during use and after stopping. This also applies at idling speeds. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be aware of the risk of fire!
Safety equipment
WARNING: The blower must never be used if any of the safety devices or guards are missing, damaged or not in working order.
The blower is equipped with a number of safety devices and guards for the preven- tion of accidents. These are described in the general description of the blower.
The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. These measures and the interval at which they should be carried out are specified in the Maintenance section.
Safety while operating the blower
SDo not allow bystanders or animals to be in the work area, i.e. 50 feet (15 meters) from the operator.
SThe blower may throw objects at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the opera-
tor. This may cause serious eye damage.
SNever point the blower nozzle toward people or animals.
SStop the engine before fitting or disman- tling accessories or other components.
SNever operate the blower if any of the guards are missing.
SNever operate the blower in poorly venti-
lated spaces where exhaust fumes might otherwise be inhaled.
SStop the engine before refueling. Move the unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before attempting to start.
SThe 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 flam- mable materials and/or where flammable fumes are present.