SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Y Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the Basic working techniques
ground.
Y Adjust the harness so that the machine is easy to carry.
Y Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as
possible.
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Y Observe your surroundings. If anyone approaches your Always wear eye protection. Stones,
work area, set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until !rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes
the person is at a safe distance. Direct the blower away causing blindness or serious injury. Keep
from people, animals, play areas, and cars etc.unauthorised persons at a distance.
Y Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
rubbish into someoneOs garden.should be kept outside the safety zone of 10
m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
Basic safety rulesapproaches.
WARNING! Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
Y No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in !
the working area, which is 10 metres.
Y The speed of the air jet is controlled with the throttle.
Y The powerful currents of air can move objects at such a Select the speed that best suits the application. To avoid
speed that they can bounce back and cause serious eye holding your Ţnger on the throttle all the time when using
injuries.the blower, the required throttle can be set with the throttle
adjuster (D). Full throttle is obtained when the throttle
adjuster is pushed in fully.
Y Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
Y Make sure that the air intake is not blocked by leaves or
Y Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling rubbish. This will reduce the machineOs air blowing
accessories or other parts.capacity and increase the engineOs working temperature,
Y Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense which can lead to engine failure. Stop the engine and
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in remove the object.
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
Y Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take
great care when working on sloping ground.
Y Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
Y Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which
can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason
you should not start or run the machine indoors, or Y Be aware of the wind direction. Work with the wind to
anywhere that is poorly ventilated. make your work easier.
Y Using the blower to move large piles is time consuming
Y The blower must not be used while on a ladder or
scaffolding.and creates unnecessary noise.
Y CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to
call for help in the event of an accident.
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