SAFETY
OPTIMAX BLOWER
General Safety Rules
Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. Store your owners manual in a safe place.
KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, AND BYSTANDERS
AWAY - DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO
CONTACT BLOWER. KEEP CHILDREN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WORK AREA. NEVER ALLOW A PERSON MENTALLY ILL, UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OR DRUGS OR TOO YOUNG IN AGE, TO OPERATE THE BLOWER
DON’T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT - Keep good footing and balance at all times.
MULTIPLE OPERATORS - Keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working together simultaneously.
FAN COASTS AFTER TURN OFF
IF BLOWER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE USER RISKS SERIOUS INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
BLOWER
Warnings - “Don’ts”
DANGER ROTATING FAN - KEEP HANDS AWAY. DON’T ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIALS
FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE WHEN
BLOWER IS RUNNING
DANGER - DO NOT INSTALL OR REMOVE ATTACHMENTS WHILE BLOWER IS
RUNNING. TURN OFF ENGINE TO MAKE CHANGEOVER. BE SURE THROTTLE IS IN THE STOP POSITION, AND THE BLOWER HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE REMOVING MATERIAL
DO NOT POINT THE BLOWER OUTLET in the direction of people, cars, glass, or other similar items which could be injured or damaged by blown debris.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BLOWER - Have repairs made by a qualified Little Wonder dealer or repairman. See that only Little Wonder and recommended engine manufacturers replacement parts are used.
Warnings - “Do’s”
DRESS PROPERLY — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves,
STAY ALERT — Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate blower when fatigued.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM AIR INTAKE AND AIR OUTLET CHUTE — Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
MAINTAIN AND EXAMINE BLOWER WITH CARE
—Follow maintenance instructions given in manual. Do not use the blower if the muffler is defective or missing.
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