The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the blower when visibility is poor.
Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of inhalation injuries.
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms.
Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
NEVER wear shorts!
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower
discharge stream. Never direct the blower discharge stream toward people or animals!
Figure 1
Wear hearing protection 
when operating this unit.
Keep a proper footing and do not overreach. Maintain your balance at all times during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear
such as
Do not wear
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris.
Make sure no one is within
15 m (50
15
METERS
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The high
air flow could blow small
objects at great speed
causing possible eye injury.
Be constantly alert
for objects and debris that
could be thrown from
the air blast and bounced
from a hard surface.
Figure 2
Avoid
operation in very hot or very cold weather.
Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 m (50 feet) “danger zone” wear eye protection.
Never operate the
blower if any
component parts
are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of
slippery terrain, especially
during rainy weather.
Never operate this blower on a roof, ledge or ladder.