SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal safety equipment
Persons who use the blower shall wear the following safety equipment:
1.Approved ear protection.
2.Approved eye protection.
3.Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments.
4.Boots or work shoes with a
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The following instructions apply to persons operating the blower:
1.The operator shall have read and understood the contents of this manual.
2.Do not wear loose clothing, scarves or neck chains or let long hair hang loose, since these can be drawn into rotating parts of the blower and cause injury.
3.Do not operate the blower while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are tired.
4.Do not allow minors to operate the blower.
Fuel safety
!WARNING!
The fuel used to run the blower has the following dangerous
1.Volatile liquid, its vapor and exhaust fumes are poisonous.
2.Direct contact can cause skin irritation.
3.It is extremely combustible.
Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel used for the blower. These instructions are specified under ”Fuel handling” on pages 11 and 12.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine‘s exhaust fumes away from the operator. Muffler fitted with catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components.
!WARNING!
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!
!WARNING!
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extremely hot during use and after stopping. This also applies at idling speeds. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be observant to the risk of fire!
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