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, non-skid footwear and safety glasses are recommended. Always wear ear protectors where possible. Use face filter to avoid breathing dust.

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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Little Wonder LB901-00-01 technical manual General Safety Rules, Maintain and Examine Blower with Care