WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection that
complies with ANSI Z 87.1 or your
applicable national standard to
shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good
ventilation. Fumes from engine
exhaust can cause serious injury
or death.
ALWAYS stop the machine
immediately if it suddenly begins
to vibrate or shake. Inspect for
broken, missing or improperly
installed parts.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean
as practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
ALWAYS turn off the engine
before putting the unit down.
When transporting the unit in a
vehicle, properly secure it to
prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
damage to the unit.
NEVER insert any foreign objects
into the air intake or outlet open-
ing of the blower while in opera-
tion.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications to this unit!
The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear eye protection
such as a face shield or goggles
while operating this unit. Never
operate the blower when
visibility is poor.
Wear a dust mask to reduce
the risk of inhalation injuries.
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!
Always be aware of the strength and
direction of the blower discharge stream.
Never direct the blower discharge stream
toward people or animals!
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or shoes): do not
wear open-toed shoes or sandals.
Never operate the unit while barefoot!
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Reduce the risk of bystanders being
struck by flying debris. Make sure no
one is within 50 feet (15 meters)—that's
about 16 paces—of an operating
blower.
50
FEET
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The
high air flow could blow
small objects at great
speed causing possible
eye injury.
Be constantly alert for objects
and debris that could be
thrown from the air blast and
bounced from a hard surface.
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
Make sure bystanders or
observers outside the 50-
foot "danger zone" wear
eye protection.
Never operate the
blower if any
component parts
are damaged, loose,
or missing!
Be extremely careful of slippery terrain,
especially during rainy weather.
Wear hearing
protection when
operating this
unit.
24010
24010B
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