•Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area. The gas of the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is dangerous to your health.
•Work only when there is sufficient light.
•Do not use the blower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
•Caution must be taken while blowing on slopes.
•Turn off the engine if you must leave the blower unattended.
•Never change the rated speed of the engine in any way.
•Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
-Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
-If you leave the blower unattended.
-If the blower vibrates in an abnormal way, take the blower to an authorized service centre.
-Check the bolts and nuts regularly. Bolts and nuts may vibrate loose over time.
WARNING. Fuel is highly flammable.
•Keep fuel in a jerry can specially made for this purpose.
•Fill the fuel tank with a funnel and outside. Do not smoke or use a mobile phone during this process.
•Fill with fuel and oil before starting the engine. Never open the cap of the fuel tank to add gasoline while the engine is running or still hot.
•Do not start the engine if there is spilt fuel on the blower or in the area surrounding. Take the blower away from the zone where fuel has been split and avoid any contact from a hot source as long as the split gasoline is completely evaporated.
•Tighten the fuel tank cap and jerry can cap tightly.
Additional safety rules for petrol blowers
•Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.
•Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.
•Protect your blower. This blower is NOT WEATHERPROOF and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and damp, wet or high humidity conditions.
•Do not smoke while refuelling. This is potentially dangerous as it may ignite the fuel and cause an explosion.
•Take care not to spill fuel. When refuelling the blower ensure that the motor has been switched off. Prevent the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with the hot motor. Never refuel whilst the engine running.
•Be careful where you store the blower. Store the blower in a dry area away from flammable liquids.
•Keep your distance. The blower emits exhaust fumes. Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.
•Ensure you use
•Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
•Stop the engine before
•Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
–If the blower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately).
•Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the fuel off when you have finished blowing.
•The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals and objects in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the blower is in use.
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