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SAFETY FIRST
Instructions contained in warnings within this manual
and warning seals marked with a
symbol on the
blower concern critical points which must be taken into
consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury,
and for this reason you are requested to read all such
instructions carefully and follow them without fail.
Notes on types of warnings
WARNING
Instructions labeled as shown above, concern
critical steps or procedures which must be fol-
lowed in order to prevent accidents which could
lead to serious bodily injury or death.This mark is
used to indicate instructions which must be fol-
lowed without exception.
IMPORTANT
Instructions labeled as shown above concern
steps or procedures which, if not followed
correctly, could lead to mechanical failure,
breakdown, or damage.
NOTE
Used to label supplementary instructions
designed to provide hints or directions useful in
the use of the product.
Symbols
WARNING! The machine can be a
dangerous tool if used incorrectly or
carelessly, which can cause serious
or fatal injury to the operator or
others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Always wear:
- Hearing protection
- Approved eye protection
Always wear protective gloves.
Wear study, non-slip boots
The blower can forcibly throw
objects that can bounce back. This
can result in serious eye injuries if
the recommended safety equipment
is not used.
The blower operator must
make sure that no
bystanders or animals come
nearer than 50 feet (15
meters). Whenever several
operators are working in the same work area, they
should maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet (15
meters) from one another.
A breathing mask should be used
when there is a risk of dust.
Keep all parts of your body away from
hot surfaces.
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to
special certification requirements for certain
markets.
IMPORTANT
If the warning label peels off or becomes soiled
and impossible to read, you should contact the
dealer from which you purchased the product to
order new labels and affix them in the required
location(s).
Warning labels on the machine
Safety
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