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 owner/operator manual and the owner/operator manual
for the Model HB280 blower unit.
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.
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.
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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.
SBe careful, particularly if left hand opera- tion is applied. Avoid any direct body contact with inlet cover area. Keep jewel- ry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., away from inlet cover area.
SDo not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand.
Other safety measures
SOperate 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 ordi- nances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Satur- day.
STo reduce sound levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
SOperate the blower at the lowest possible throttle setting to do the job.
SCheck air intake opening and tubes fre- quently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
SWatch out for children, pets, open windows
or vehicles, and blow debris safely away.
SAfter using the blower, clean up and dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
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