SAFETY
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a
hard hat when operating the machine.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
• While blowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Wear a suitable hearing protection device such as earplugs. Loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Maintenance and Storage
• Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Disengage drives, engage parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Clean all debris from unit, drives, mufflers, and engine to
help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames
or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to
service machine. Understand service procedure before doing work.
• Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components when
required. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for
service work.
• Before servicing machine or attachment, carefully release pressure from
any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic components or
springs.
• Release hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic control levers back
and forth with the engine off.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plugs (for gas engines) before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking impeller. Wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only REPLACE impeller.
Never attempt to straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry and long hair away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
• Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and
flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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