Shindaiwa EB8520RT EVC Properly Equipped Operator, Be Aware of the Working Environment, Meters

The Properly Equipped Operator

Wear close-fitting 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!

Keep a proper footing and do not overreach. Maintain your balance at all times during operation.

Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or shoes): do not wear open-toed shoes or sandals. Never operate the unit while barefoot!

Figure 1

Wear hearing protection when operating this unit.

Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the blower when visibility is poor.

Wear a dust mask to

reduce the risk of inhalation

injuries.

Always be aware of the strength and

direction of the blower discharge stream. Never direct the blower discharge stream toward people or animals!

Be Aware of the Working Environment

Debris sometimes collects on the

blower intake. Never clean out debris from the blower while the engine is running!

Never operate the blower if any

component parts are damaged,15m loose, or missing!

Be extremely careful of slippery
terrain, especially during rainy	Be constantly alert for
weather. Never operate this
	objects and debris that
blower on a roof, ledge or ladder.
	could be thrown from the air
	blast and bounced from a
	hard surface.

Figure 2

Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 m (50-foot) “danger zone” wear eye protection.

15 METERS

Avoid long-term operation in very

hot or very cold weather.

Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 15 meters (50 feet)—that’s about 16 paces—of an operating blower.

Do not direct the air blast towards bystanders. The high air flow could blow small objects at great speed causing possible eye injury.

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