Zenoah EB4401 manual Safety Precautions, Operator, USE of Blower

Safety Precautions

WARNING

•Read this Blower Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

•Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note that you are requested to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance the event that you have any questions which cannot be answered herein.

•Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.

■OPERATOR

•Refrain from operating the blower if you are tired, ill, or upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

•To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.

•Always wear eye protection and foot protection. Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

•To reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust, use a face filter mask in dusty conditions.

•Wear rubber-soled shoes or shoes with

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some other form of anti-slip protection to help protect you against falling.

•To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, unconfined long hair, and the like.

■USE OF BLOWER

•Each time before starting the engine, inspect the entire unit to see if every part is in good order and is securely tightened in place. If any damage is found in the fuel line, the exhaust line, or the ignition wiring, do not use the blower until it has been repaired.

IMPORTANT

•Before starting operation, always make sure to check if any obstacles are left inside the volute case. The obstacles may cause damage on fan and volute case and serious injury.

WARNING

Check to see if the shock-absorbing rubber mount has become cracked or otherwise damaged. Note that failing to replace this rubber mount when it has become cracked or damaged may cause the engine to come loose from its frame during use, thus resulting in possible serious bodily injury.

• If cracked, be sure to replace without delay.