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WARNING:
This blower
can be dangerous! Careless
or improper use can
cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Approved protective goggles
or visor, ear protection, and
face mask in dusty environments
must be worn.
The blower operator must make sure
that no bystanders or animals come
nearer than 15 meters.
Whenever several operators are
working in the same work area, they
should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 meters from one another.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.
Sound pressure
level at 7,5 meters
Sound power level
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
WARNING:
The blower may throw
objects at high velocity that can
ricochet and hit the operator. This
may cause serious eye damage.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
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Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and will
follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
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Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
This machine produces
an electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
duce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
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Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating,
servicing,
or
performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
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Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
from work area a minimum of 15 meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
