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What to do
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
1. Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that will provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers, safety
work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield or safety glasses for eye protection and
a good grade ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.
2. Refuel in a safe place. Open the fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in the
fuel tank. Always wipe the unit of fuel or oil spills before starting. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 3
meters from the fuelling area before starting.
3. Turn the unit off before setting it down and also before installing or removing attachments.
4. Keep all screws and fasteners tight and the unit in good operating condition. Never operate this equipment
if it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.
5. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
6. Store equipment away from possible ignition sources, such as gasoline-powered water heaters, clothes
dryers or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters etc.
7. Always keep the engine free of debris build-up.
8. Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed individuals. Children
or disabled people are not allowed to use the machine.
9. All persons with respiratory problems and persons operating the blower in very dusty environments should
wear a dust particle mask at all times. Paper dust masks are available at most paint and hardware stores.
10. Operate the machine only at reasonable hours - not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.
11. Operate the machine at the lowest possible engine speed to do the job.
12. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
13. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen the surfaces.
14. Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground.
15. Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc. and blow debris safely away.
What not to do
WARNING:
Do not use any other fuel than that recommended in this manual. Always follow instruc-
tions in chapter “Fuel and lubrication” of this manual. Never use gasoline unless it is properly mixed
with two-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent damage to the engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s
warranty.
1. Do not smoke while refuelling or operating the equipment.
2. Do not operate the unit without a muffler and properly installed muffler shield.
3. Do not touch or let your hands or body come in contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
4. Due to the danger of exhaust fumes, never operate the blower in a confined or poorly ventilated area.
5. Never point the blower in the direction of people, animals, buildings, automobiles, windows etc.
6. Do not operate the unit without the inlet cover installed to prevent contact with the impeller.
7. Do not set a hot engine down where flammable material is present.
8. Do not operate the unit for prolonged periods. Rest periodically.
9. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING:
Do not add, remove or alter any components of this product. Doing so could cause per-
sonal injury and/or damage the unit voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
10. Do not operate the unit near or around flammable liquids or gases, whether in or out of doors. An explo-
sion and/or fire may result.
11. Do not wear loose clothing, scarf, neck chains, unconfined long hair or similar. Doing so could cause injury
associated with objects being drawn into the rotating parts.
12. Do not refuel a running engine or an engine that is hot.
