13.If your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and perform the following steps:
a.Inspect for damage.
b.Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c.Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.
14.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
15.Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine’s muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire.
16.Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
17.Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.
18.Only operate machine in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate machine in dark areas where your vision may be impaired.
19.Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
20.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the blowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1.Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2.Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters the area.
3.Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the leaf blower.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
2.Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
4.Remove
5.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
6.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
7.Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
8.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
9.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait five (5) minutes before starting engine.
12.Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13.To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris
14.Allow a mower to cool at least five (5) minutes before storing.
General Service:
1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
2.Check all nuts, bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.
3.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
4.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
6.Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.
7.Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliances.
8.Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on
9.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
4Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices