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Method of operation
• Use the blower only in good light and visibility. During cold seasons
beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping).
Always ensure a safe footing.
• Never work on unstable surfaces or steep terrain.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air blast towards
bystanders, since the high pressure of the air flow could injure eyes
and could blow small objects at great speed.
• Never insert any foreign object into the air intake of the machine or into
the nozzle of the blower. It will damage the fan wheel and may cause
serious injury to the operator or bystanders as a result of the object or
broken parts being thrown out at high speed.
• Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work against the
wind.
• To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not walk back-
ward while operating the machine.
• Always shut off the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit or
replacing parts.
Maintenance instructions
• Be kind to the environment. Operate the blower with as little noise and
pollution as possible. In particular check the correct adjustment of the
carburetor.
• Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts
are securely tightened.
• Never service or store the blower in the vicinity of open flames, sparks,
etc. (11).
• Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked room and with an
emptied fuel tank.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issued
by the trade associations and by insurance companies. Do not perform
any modifications to the blower as this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to
those activities as described in this instruction manual. All other work is
to be done by Authorized Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of
accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents
or damage caused by the use of any non-approved attachment or acces-
sories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit is available
in the vicinity of the operations. Immediately replace any item taken from
the first aid kit.
When asking for help, please give the following information:
• Place of accident
• What happened
• Number of injured persons
• Extent of injuries
• Your name
Packaging
The MAKITA blower is delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent
shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is therefore
consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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