SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL:
1. It is important that you read, fully understand
and observe the following safety precautions
and warnings. Read the Operator's Manual and
the safety instructions periodically.
2. Do not lend or rent out your blower without the
Operator's Manual. Be sure that anyone using
your blower understands the information
contained in this Operator's Manual.
3. Careless or improper use of this blower may
cause serious or even fatal injury.
4. Operate only in well ventilated areas. Do not
operate in enclosed areas such as inside
garages, sheds or buildings.
5. Review areas to be cleared. Look for potential
hazard such as stones or metal objects.
6. Do not point blower at people or animals.
PHYSICAL CONDITION:
You must be in good
physical condition and mental health and not under
the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)
which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do
not operate the blower when you are fatigued.
1. Be alert - if you get tired while operating your
blower, take a break. Fatigue may result in loss
of control. Working with the blower can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor before operating the blower.
2. Prolonged use of the blower (or other
machines) exposing the operator to vibrations
may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and
regulate temperature, produce numbness and
burning sensations and may cause nerve and
circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you
will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their hands and
fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Blower operation can
cause serious injury to eyes, ears and body. Blown
objects may also ricochet and strike the operator.
1. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but
allow complete freedo:;1 of movement. Avoid
loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry,
flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or
anything that could become caught on
branches, brush or moving parts of the unit.
Wear long pants made of heavy material
to protect your legs.
DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.
2. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes, never
operate the blower unless wearing goggles or
properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top
and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1.
3. To reduce the risk of injury to your face
MARUYAMA recommends that you also wear a
face shield or face screen over your goggles or
safety glasses.
4. Blower noise may damage your hearing. Wear
sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers)
protect your hearing. Continual and regular user
should have their hearing checked regularly.
5. Protect your hands with gloves when handling
the blower. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve
your grip and protect your hands.
6. Good footing is most important in blower work.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommended.
7. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the
risk of injury to your head.
PROTECTING OTHERS:
1. Minors should never be allowed to use the
blower.
2. Spectators, children, fellow workers and
animals must be warned to stay back 50 feet
(15m) while the blower is in use. Stop the
engine immediately if you are approached.
3. People working in the area near you should
wear the same protective equipment as the
operator.