GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
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Star
ting
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Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
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Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people
or animals can come into contact with the blower.
Place the machine on the ground, press the machine
body against the ground with your right hand (NOTE! Not
your foot). Now grasp the starter handle with your left
hand and then pull quickly and firmly.
Fuel saf
ety
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Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
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Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refueling.
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Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling
or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).
•
Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant
and may even cause skin changes.
•
Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the
refuelling point before starting it.
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Never start the machine:
- If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
- If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has
come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
- If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
T
ransport and storage
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Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there
is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact
with sparks or open flames, for example, from
electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/
switches or boilers.
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When storing and transporting fuel always use
approved containers intended for this purpose.
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When storing the machine for long periods the fuel
tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station
to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. Empty the
fuel tank and press the primer until all fuel has been
emptied. Remove the spark plug and drop a spoon of
2-stroke oil in the cylinder. Turn over the engine a few
times and then put the spark plug back in place.
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Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
service is carried out before long-term storage.
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Secure the machine during transport.
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Store the machine in a dry, cool, well-aired and dust-
free location. Store the machine out of reach of
children.
!
W
ARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
Min 3 m
(10 ft)
!
W
ARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion
and inhaling fumes.
