Method of operation

•Use the blower only in good light and visibility. During cold seasons beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing.

•Never work on unstable surfaces or sleep terrain.

•To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air blast towards bystanders, since the high pressure of the air flow could injure eyes and could blow small objects at great speed.

•Never insert any foreign object into the air intake of the machine or into the nozzle of the blower. It will damage the fan wheel and may cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders as a result of the object or broken parts being thrown out at high speed.

• Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work against	(10)
the wind.

•To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not walk backward while operating the machine.

•Always shut off the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts.

Maintenance instructions

•Be kind to the environment. Operate the blower with as little noise and pollution as possible. In particular check the correct adjustment of the carburetor.

•Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are securely tightened.

•Never service or store the blower in the vicinity of open flames, sparks, etc. (11).

•Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked room and with an emptied fuel tank.

Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention
instructions issued by the trade associations and by	(11)
insurance companies. Do not perform any modifications to	(11)
the blower as this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited
to those activities as described in this instruction manual. All other
work is to be done by Authorized Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of
accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents
or damage caused by the use of any non-approved attachment or
accessories.

First Aid

In case of accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit is available in the vicinity of the operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid kit.

When asking for help, please give the following information:

• Place of accident
• What happened
• Number of injured persons
• Extent of injuries
• Your name	(12)

Packaging

The MAKITA blower is delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).