General Safety Rules, What to do | McCulloch MAC BP290 instruction

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES			GB
Meaning of symbols marked on the product

	Read the user manual before using the machine.		Warning! Danger.

	Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes; Wear		Primer bulb.
	ear protector to protect against noise.		Primer bulb.
	ear protector to protect against noise.	X 10
	Keep bystanders away.		The engine continues to rotate after the unit is
	Keep bystanders away.		switched off.
			switched off.
	Never work while people,especilly children or pets		Acoustic power level LWA accordance with directive
	Never work while people,especilly children or pets		Acoustic power level LWA accordance with directive
	are nearby.		2000/14/EC
	are nearby.		2000/14/EC

	Warning! Hot surface.

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

SECURITE FONCTIONNEMENT ENTRETIEN

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WARNING • PLEASE READ

For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your blower before each use.

ATTENTION – LISEZ SVP

Pour votre propre sécurité, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant de tenter de faire fonctionner votre nouvel appareil. Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des accidents graves. Prenez quelques instants pour vous familiariser avec le souffleur avant chaque utilisation.

WAARSCHUWING – AANDACHTIG LEZEN

In het belang van uw veiligheid is het noodzakelijk dat u de handleiding leest voordat u met uw nieuw apparaat aan de slag gaat. Het niet opvolgen van de instructies kan ernstige letsels veroorzaken. Neem voldoende tijd om uzelf vertrouwd te maken met de bladblazer voordat u hem daadwerkelijk gebruikt.

MODEL NO./Modèle n°/MODELLNR. MAC BP290

9096-320643

•WHAT TO DO

READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1.WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING that will provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.

2.REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. Always wipe unit of fuel or oil spills before starting. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area before starting.

3.TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also before installing or removing attachments.

4.KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT and the unit in good operating condition. Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.

5.KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.

6.STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters, etc.

7.ALWAYS KEEP the engine free of debris build-up.

8.OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed individuals.

9.ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS and persons operating blower in very dusty environments, should wear a dust particle mask at all times. Paper dust masks are available at most paint and hardware stores.

10.Operate the machine only at reasonable hours- not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.

11.Operate the machine at the lowest possible engine speed to do the job.

12.Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.

13.In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.

14.Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground.

15.Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc. and blow debris safety away.

•WHAT NOT TO DO

WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recommended in your manual. Always follow instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual. Never use petrol unless it is properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.

1.DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equipment.

2.DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER and properly installed muffler shield.

3.DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.

4.DUE TO THE DANGER of exhaust fumes, never operate blower in a confined or poorly ventilated area.

5.NEVER POINT BLOWER in the direction of people, animals, buildings, automobiles, or windows, etc.

6.DO NOT operate unit without inlet cover installed to prevent contact with impeller.

7.DO NOT set a hot engine down where flammable material is present.

8.DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. Rest periodically.

WARNING: DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

9.DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

10.DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.

11.DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, scarfs, neck chains, unconfined long hair, and the like. Doing so could cause injury associated with objects being drawn into the rotating parts.

12.DO NOT refuel a running engine or an engine that is hot.

13.Never allow children to operate the appliance.

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