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200947 - WALk BEhiND BLOWER
iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS
iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNiNG
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
DANGER
The blower engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
Operate the blower outdoors only in a well ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the blower inside any building, including
garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or
compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings.
DANGER
Using an engine indoors
CaN KILL YOU IN mINUTES
. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
NEVER
use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF
doors and
windows are open.
ONLY
use
OUTSIDE
and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or
accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
DANGER
DO NOT allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
WARNiNG
Maintain a firm grip on the handle with both hands while using
the blower.
WARNiNG
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNiNG
Always wear sound protection (ear mufflers or ear plugs) to
protect your hearing. Long term blower noise exposure may
damage your hearing.
WARNiNG
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50’ (15m) away
when operating the blower.
WARNiNG
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, jewelry of any
kind, or go barefoot.
WARNiNG
To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being
drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves,
neck chains, and the like.
WARNiNG
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any rotating parts.
WARNiNG
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
WARNiNG
Do not operate in poor lighting.