SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety equipment
!The blower must never be used if any of the safety devices or
guards are missing, damaged or not in working order.WARNING!
The blower is equipped with a number of safety devices and guards for the prevention of accidents. These are described in the general description of the blower on page 8.
The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. These measures and the interval at which they should be carried out are specified under ”Maintenance” on pages 23 and 24.
Safety while operating the blower
1.Do not allow bystanders or animals to be in the work area, i.e. 10 metres from the operator.
2.The blower may throw objects at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the operator. This may cause serious eye damage.
3.Never point the blower nozzle toward people or animals.
4.Stop the engine before fitting or dismantling accessories or other components.
5.Never operate the blower if any of the guards is missing.
6.Never operate the blower in poorly ventilated spaces where exhause fumes might otherwise be inhaled.
7.Stop the engine before refueling.
8.The catalytic muffler is extremely hot while the blower is running and after it has stopped. The same applies when the blower is running at idling speed. Be aware of the danger of fire, especially while operating the blower near combustible materials and/or where combustible fumes are present.
9.Be careful, particurlarly if left hand operation is applied. Avoid any direct body contact with the exhaust outlet area.
10.Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand.
Other safety measures
1.Operate the blower only at reasonable hours, i.e. not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommend- ations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
2.Operate the blower at the lowest possible throttle setting to do the job.
3.Check the condition of the blower before opera- tion, especially the muffler, air intake and air filter.
4.Use a rake or a broom to loosen ground debris before blowing.
5.Under dusty conditions, slightly spray the work area with a hose or use a mister attachment when water is available.
6.Conserve water by using blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as roof gutters, screens, patios and gardens etc.
7.Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
8.Use the full nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground.
9.After using the blower, clean up and dispose of debris in trash receptacles
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