15
m
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Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term operation in very
hot or very cold weather.
Make sure bystanders or
observers outside the 15 m
(50-foot) “danger zone” wear
eye protection.
Reduce the risk of bystanders
being struck by ying debris.
Make sure no one is within 15
meters (50 feet)—that’s about 16
paces—of an operating blower.
15 METERS
Never operate the blower if any
component parts are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Debris sometimes collects on the
blower intake. Never clean out debris
from the blower while the engine is
running!
Figure 1
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear a dust mask to
reduce the risk of inhalation
injuries.
Always wear eye protection such as a
face shield or goggles while operating
this unit. Never operate the blower
when visibility is poor.
Wear hearing protection
when operating this unit.
Wear close-tting clothing to protect legs and
arms. Gloves offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing
or jewelry that could get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-toed
shoes or sandals. Never operate the unit
while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing and do
not overreach. Maintain your
balance at all times during
operation. Always be aware of the strength and
direction of the blower discharge
stream. Never direct the blower
discharge stream toward people or
animals!
Be extremely careful of slippery
terrain, especially during rainy
weather. Never operate this
blower on a roof, ledge or ladder. Be constantly alert for
objects and debris that
could be thrown from the air
blast and bounced from a
hard surface.
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The
high air ow could blow
small objects at great
speed causing possible
eye injury.
Figure 2