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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your AgriMetal Front Mount Leaf
& Debris Blower. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or
work around the Leaf & Debris Blower be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in this
manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all
good safety practices that should be adhered to
while operating the Leaf & Debris Blower.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
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Leaf & Debris Blower owners must give oper
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ating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the machine,
and at least annually thereafter.
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The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
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A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before operat-
ing, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Leaf & Debris
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
Blower.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
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A hard hat
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Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
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Protective glasses or goggles
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Heavy gloves
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Wet weather gear
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Hearing protection
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Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Leaf & Debris Blower.