7.
Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at
ground level (risk of explosions).
8.
Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make
sure stored fuel is not accessible to children.
9.
Do not attempt to refuel a hot or a running engine.
10.
Do not refuel more than the amount defined in
“SPECIFICATIONS”.
Method of operation
1.
Use the blower only in good light and visibility. Beware of
slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping), and
narrow space. Always ensure a safe footing.
2.
Never work on unstable surfaces or steep terrain.
3.
Do not work from ladders or high places. Otherwise it may
result in personal injury.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work
against the wind.
7.
To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not
walk backward while operating the machine.
8.
Always shut off the engine before cleaning or servicing the
unit or replacing parts.
9.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We
recommend to taking a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
10.
Do not operate the machine near the windows, etc.
11.
To reduce damage from vibration and/or damage to the ears,
operate the machine at low speed if possible and limit the
time of operation.
12.
Operate the machine only at reasonable hours. Do not oper-
ate the blower in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed.
13.
It is recommended for using rakes and brooms to loosen
debris before blowing.
14.
Before blowing, slightly dampen surfaces in dusty condi-
tions or use water mist sprayer if necessary.
15.
Adjust the length of the blower nozzle so that the stream
can work close to the ground.
16.
To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equip-
ment used at any one time.
17.
After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
18.
Do not accelerate the engine more than necessary. Blown
object may result in personal injury.
19.
The exhaust muffler becomes hot during the operation. Do
not touch hot exhaust muffler, skin burn may result.
20.
Do not operate the machine in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The
machine creates sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Maintenance instructions
1.
Be kind to the environment. Operate the blower with as little
noise and pollution as possible. In particular, check the cor-
rect adjustment of the carburetor.
2.
Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are securely tightened.
3.
Never service or store the blower in the vicinity of open
flames, sparks, etc.
4.
Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked room
and with the fuel tank emptied.
5.
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.
6.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by
Makita. Use of non-approved accessories and tools may
result in accidents and injuries. Makita will not accept any
liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of any
non-approved attachment or accessories.
7.
Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life
of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
First aid
1. 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.
2.
When asking for help, give the following information:
—
Place of the accident
—
What happened
—
Number of injured persons
—
Nature of the injury
—
Your name
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