SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Y Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete General working instructions
service is carried out before long-term storage.
IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
Bear in mind the risk of Ţre, explosion and when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation
!inhaling fumes.where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid
all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
Adjusting the harness
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by
avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as late
WARNING! The harness must always be in the evening or early in the morning. Read through and
worn when working with the machine. follow the simple directions so that you disturb your !
Failure to do so means you will be unable to surroundings as little as possible.
manoeuvre safely and this can result in
Y Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is injury to yourself or others.
seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work
procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower throttle
A correctly adjusted harness and machine signiŢcantly means less noise and less dust, and it is also easier to
facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best keep control over the rubbish collected together/moved.
working position.
Y Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the
ground.
Y Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as
possible.
Y Observe your surroundings. Direct the blower away from
people, animals, play areas, and cars etc.
Y Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown
rubbish into someoneOs garden.
Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly Basic safety rules
distributed across the shoulders.
Y No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in
the working area, which is 15 metres.
Y The powerful currents of air can move objects at such a
speed that they can bounce back and cause serious eye
injuries.
Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the
stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of
the blower resting on your hip.
Y Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals.
Y Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling
accessories or other parts.
Y Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
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