by a qualified technician.
- When not in use, store the blower only in a dry place that is inaccessible to children.
3.3.4- Before starting the product
- Only operate the product after completely assembling it.
Do NOT operate product if tube is not fully and properly assembled!
- Before each use, check the blower for any signs of damage. Under no circumstances should it be
used if it shows any signs of damage.
3.4- Additional safety advice for the blower.
1. Inspect the working area before using the blower. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass debris, wire, nails, etc., that could cause injury or damage during operation.
2. Avoid accidental starting. Keep your hands and fingers away from the trigger switch while starting
the engine.
3. Never operate the machine without the proper tubes attached. When used as a blower, always
install the blower tubes. Use only recommended attachments. Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
4. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fire, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
cigarette butts, ashtrays, etc.
5. Never place objects inside the blower tubes. Always direct the blown debris away from people,
animals, glass and solid objects likely to be damaged such as trees, automobiles, walls, windows, etc.
The force of air can cause rocks, dirt or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or
animals or break glass or cause other damage.
6. Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, toxic materials or any other substances
3.5-
Residual risks
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
a. Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not worn.
Wear hearing protection while operating the power tool.
b. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the power tool is being used over longer period
of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared
total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
There is the need to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the
times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Prolonged used of a tool (or other machines) may expose the operator to vibrations that may product
white finger disease (Raynaud’s syndrome) or carpal tunnel syndrome.
These conditions reduce the hand’s ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and
may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
All factors that contribute to the white finger disease are not known.
Some of the factors mentioned in the development of the white finger disease are: cold weather,
smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and blood transportation, as
well as, high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration.
To help in the prevention and reducing the risk of the white finger disease, please note the following:
-- wear gloves and keep your hands warm;
-- maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant pressure,
-- take frequent pauses
