Operating Tips
WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and
could cause injury or loss of footing.
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Stay away from nozzle opening when
machine is operating.
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Keep bystanders away from nozzle
opening when machine is running.
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Practice operating the blower. It is advisable
to blow the same direction the wind is blowing
to prevent material from blowing back into the
cleared area.
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Be alert, slow down, and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions.
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Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not allow them to
contact the blower screen.
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Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
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Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind the machine.
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Use caution when blowing around newly planted
sod as the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
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Stay away from the nozzle opening when the
machine is operating. Keep all bystanders away
from the nozzle opening and don’t direct discharge
toward bystanders.
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Do not take an injury risk.
When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the operating
area,
stop operation.
Careless operation,
combined with terrain angles, ricochets or
improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume operation until the
area is cleared.
Important:
Raise the blower before transporting.
If the nozzle is left in the down position during
transport, the nozzle may contact the ground and
damage to the nozzle may occur.
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