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63016B
50'
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
Make sure bystanders or observers out-
side the 15 meter “danger zone” wear
eye protection.
Reduce the risk of bystanders be-
ing struck by flying debris. Make
sure no one is within 15 me-
ters—that’s about 16 paces—of
an operating blower.
15
Meters
Never operate the blower if any
component parts are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Debris sometimes collects on the blower
intake. Never clean out debris from the blower
while the engine is running!
63016A
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of
inhalation injuries.
Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or
goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the
blower when visibility is poor.
Wear hearing protection when
operating this unit.
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms.
Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in
machinery or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or
shoes): do not wear open-toed shoes or san-
dals.
Never operate the unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing and
do not
overreach
. Maintain your balance at
all times during operation.
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower
discharge stream. Never direct the
blower discharge stream toward
people or animals!
Be extremely careful of slippery ter-
rain, especially during rainy weather.
Never operate this blower on a roof,
ledge or ladder.
Be constantly alert for objects
and debris that could be thrown
from the air blast and bounced from
a hard surface.
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The
high air flow could blow small
objects at great speed causing pos-
sible eye injury.
