IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available. contact
Swisher Inc. at (800) 222-8183, or go to
www.swisherinc.com for assistance.
Safety Labels
Figure 1
READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
BEWARE OF THROWN
DIRT AND DEBRIS.
MAINTAIN A
SHALLOW
WORKING
ANGLE…
DO NOT USE ON UNGUARDED
ELEVATED SURFACES.
…AVOID MOVING TOWARD
VERTICAL.
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Shindaiwa Inc.
IMPORTANT!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most
from your unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area. If you have
questions regarding your power tool, or if
you do not understand something in this
manual, contact Swisher Inc. at (800) 222-
8183, or go to www.swisherinc.com for
assistance. You may also contact Swisher
at the address printed on the back of this
Manual.
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A PowerBroom operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do serious
damage if misused, abused or mishandled.
To reduce the risk of injury, you must
maintain control at all times, and observe
all safety precautions during operation.
Never permit a person without training or
instruction to operate this machine!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
WARNING!
Never operate power equip-
ment of any kind if you are tired or
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any
other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
Never
smoke or light fires near the
unit.
Always
stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid over-
filling and wipe off any fuel that may
have spilled.
Never
place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
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Always
move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or oth-
er readily flammable materials before
starting the engine. Use caution when
handling fuel. Move the power tool at
least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fuel-
ing point before starting the engine.
Never
run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place. Do
not operate the machine with the
muffler removed.
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WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Be careful when operating on a slope
or on slippery terrain, especially dur-
ing rainy weather.
If the drum assemblies jam, switch the
engine OFF and inspect the drums,
axles and gearcase for damage.
Never operate the PowerBroom
around objects that could tangle in
the drums and cause loss of control.
Maintain a low working angle and
avoid steep angles of operation. A
steep working angle risks loss of con-
trol of the machine.
Transport the machine with the en-
gine OFF.
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Work Safely: Be Aware of the
Working Environment
