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Guideline #2
Know and observe your local noise ordinances.
Sometimes, there are local ordinances in place to limit blower use to certain hours of the
day and days of the week. As an operator, you should be aware of these times and make
sure you do not violate them.
Even if there are no designated hours for blower use, common sense should prevail. Do
not create a problem by using leaf blowers late in the day or very early before people are
normally up and about.
Guideline #3
Run blowers only at the revolutions per minute (RPM) needed.
Only run the blower at throttle settings necessary to do the job. Rarely does a large
backpack blower have to run at full throttle in a residential area. The faster the engine
runs, the louder it will be and the more irritating the whine will be (older blowers).
Guideline #4
Avoid using more than one blower at a time.
Two blowers will probably do the job in half the time, but
rarely is it necessary. One exception may be when moving
large piles of leaves during fall cleanup. This condition is
seasonal and normally will not upset anyone because people
understand that this is not an ongoing practice. Never the less, if possible, use only one
blower.
