OREGON® Cordless Tool System
BLOWER MODEL BL300
OPERATING THE BLOWER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, WEAR PROPER BOOTS, LONG
PANTS, EAR AND EYE PROTECTION.
CAUTION: ESTABLISH A BYSTANDER
SAFETY ZONE OF 5 M (16 FT) PRIOR
TO OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE IS A MINIMUM 5 M
(16 FT) CIRCLE AROUND THE OPERATOR THAT
MUST REMAIN FREE FROM BYSTANDERS,
CHILDREN AND PETS (FIG. 18).
FIG. 18
CAUTION: THROWN OBJECT
HAZARD. DO NOT POINT THE BLOWER
TOWARD PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL
APPLICABLE NATIONAL
AND MUNICIPAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR BLOWERS.
IMPORTANT: THE BLOWER
FUNCTIONS MORE EFFICIENTLY
WHEN THE AIRFLOW IS
UNOBSTRUCTED. PREVENT DEBRIS FROM
CLOGGING THE AIR INTAKE.
IMPORTANT: BLOWING FINE
MATERIAL ON SMOOTH SURFACES
FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE
BUILDUP OF STATIC ELECTRICITY.
FREQUENT BREAKS HELP PREVENT STATIC
BUILDUP.
AA 1214 - F/N 571703
OPERATING THE BLOWER
To get the best performance and
operate the blower safely, follow these
instructions:
• Before using, inspect the blower
as described in "Maintenance and
Cleaning" .
• Before using, determine where the
debris should be collected .
• Take frequent breaks to prevent fatigue
and reduce buildup of static electricity
in dusty environments .
• Start the blower at a slow speed, and
begin slowly and smoothly sweeping
the nozzle from side to side (Fig . 19) .
FIG. 19
• Move debris in one direction only,
toward the collection location, to avoid
blowing debris into areas already swept
(Fig . 20) .
FIG. 20
DEBRIS COLLECTION SITE
WIND
DIRECTION
• Increase the blower speed to move
heavier materials or to clear the area
more quickly .
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