Shindaiwa EB6000, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION EB6000
OPERATION
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose
objects away from all openings. ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning,
or servicing unit.
Careless operation, misuse, improper configuration or assembly, or use of unapproved attachments
can result in serious or fatal injuries to operator and bystanders. Flying debris can cause serious
eye injury, loss of sight, or property damage. You must read, understand, and follow all safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
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ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection and face filter mask or serious injury may result.
Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
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ALWAYS maintain a minimum safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters) from where you are working. Don’t
allow others to enter the safety zone unless you have shut the unit off and the blower has
completely stopped moving.
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Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
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NEVER work in the dark or when visibility of the work area is poor.
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ALWAYS be alert for changes in operation that could signal a problem - sudden vibration and
unusual noise require immediate attention. Stop the unit and correct any problems before
resuming operation.
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ALWAYS switch off the unit and remove the battery when transporting the unit.
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NEVER use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, barbecue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can
spread fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
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NEVER use blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or any other toxic substances. Spreading these
substances could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
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NEVER place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when motor is running. Gravel,
sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders,
causing possible serious injuries.
To avoid motor damage, do not block blower pipe.
1. Use only during appropriate hours. Contact your local government for the ordinances affecting your area.
2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.