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The Properly Equipped Operator
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!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at
all times during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-toed
shoes or sandals. Never operate the unit
while barefoot!
Figure 1
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Debris sometimes collects on the blower
intake. Never clean out debris from the blower
while the engine is running!
Never operate the blower if any
component parts are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of slippery
terrain, especially during rainy
weather. Never operate this blower
on a roof, ledge or ladder.
Figure 2
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Wear hearing protection when
50'
Be constantly alert for objects
and debris that could be thrown
from the air blast and bounced
from a hard surface.
operating this unit.
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.
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower
discharge stream. Never direct the
blower discharge stream toward
people or animals!
Make sure bystanders or observers
outside the 50-foot "danger zone" wear
eye protection.
50
FEET
Avoid long-term operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
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.
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The high air
flow could blow small objects at
great speed causing possible
eye injury.