LITTLE
WONDER BLOWER
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
In general
-Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results.
-Park machine on level ground.
-Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- chine.
-Guards should only be removed by a qualified technician for maintenance or service.
-Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped and the fan has stopped moving.
-Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any maintenance.
-Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty. For best results, always replace with parts recommended by the manufacturer.
-Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or restraining forces which may cause parts to move suddenly.
-Provide adequate support, e.g. jack stands for lifted machine or parts if working beneath.
-Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
-Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly.
-Replace faulty mufflers.
-To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muf- fler, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease.
Fans
Do not straighten or weld fans. Replace dam- aged or failed fans..
Fuel
- Gasoline (petrol)) and die- WARNING sel fuels are flammable;
gasoline (petrol) vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling.
-Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel.
-When refueling or checking fuel level:
-Stop the engine and allow to cool;
-Do not smoke;
-Refuel outdoors only;
-Use a funnel;
-Do not overfill;
-If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared.
-Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks securely.
Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks:
-Keep containers electrically grounded. Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle.
-When practical, remove petrol (gasoline) powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container rather than a dispenser nozzle.
-Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
-If fuel is spilled on clothing change it immediately.
STORAGE SAFETY
-Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing.
-Drain the fuel tank outdoors only.
-Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry place.
-Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked storage place to prevent tampering and to keep children from playing with them.
-Do not store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark, or appliance, such as a water heater, or a pilot light.
-Keep petrol (gasoline) storage area free of grass, leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire haz- ard.
-Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers and engine to help prevent fires.
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