Zenoah HBZ2602 For safe operation, Never let a child under 13 years old use the machine

5. For safe operation

WARNING

1.Read this manual carefully un- til you completely understand and follow all safety and oper-

ating instructions.

2.Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later when- ever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the prod- uct.

3.Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.

4.Do not lend or rent your ma- chine without the owner's manual.

5.Be sure that anyone using your unit understands the infomation contained in this manual.

6.Never let a child under 13 years old use the machine.

7.Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hear- ing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

8.Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-au- thorized modifications and/or accessories can result in seri- ous personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

9.A blower is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely im- portant that you read and un- derstand the contents of this Operator’s manual.

10.Husqvarna Zenoah has a policy of continuous product development and therefore re- serves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

11.The machine is only designed for blowing lawns, pathways, asphalt roads and the like.

HB2302 / HBZ2602

WORKING CONDITION

1.Refrain from operating the blower if you are tired, ill, or upset, or if you are under the influence of al-

cohol, drugs or medication.	G
2. To reduce the risk of hearing loss	B
associated with sound level(s),
hearing protection is required.

3.To reduce the risk of injury asso- ciated with thrown objects, al- ways wear eye protection and foot protection. Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

4.To reduce the risk of injury asso- ciated with the inhalation of dust, use a face filter mask in dusty conditions.

5.Wear sturdy rubber-soled shoes or shoes with some other form of anti-slip protection to help protect you against falling.

6.To reduce the risk of injury asso- ciated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, hair longer than shoulder length, or other loose material.

7.Prolonged use of a blower, expos- ing the operator to vibrations and cold may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud’s phenom- enon), which symptoms are tin- gling and burning sensations fol- lowed by loss of color and numb- ness in the fingers. All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking diseases or physical conditions as well as long periods of exposure to vibra- tion are mentioned as factors. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease, the following precautions are strongly recom- mended;

a)Keep your body warm. Never use blower during rains.

b)Wear thick anti-vibration gloves.

c)Take more than 5 minutes of break in warm place frequently.

d)Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pres- sures.

e)If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse.

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