SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your hip.
General working instructions
IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as late in the evening or early in the morning. Read through and follow the simple directions so that you disturb your surroundings as little as possible.
•Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also easier to keep control over the rubbish collected together/moved.
•Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the ground.
•Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as possible.
•Observe your surroundings. Direct the blower away from people, animals, play areas, and cars etc.
•Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown rubbish into someone’s garden.
Basic safety rules
•No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in the working area, which is 15 metres.
•The powerful currents of air can move objects at such a speed that they can bounce back and cause serious eye injuries.
•Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
•Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling accessories or other parts.
•Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
•Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.
•Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight.
•Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
•The blower must not be used while on a ladder or scaffolding.
•CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident.
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