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LITTLE
WONDER
BLOWER
SAFETY
SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES
– Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job.
– Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
– Remove all objects or debris from the area that
may be picked up or thrown by the machine.
– Keep pets and people, especially young children,
away from the area and immediately cease
operation of the equipment if any enter the area.
– Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
– Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely
perform the job.
OPERATOR PREPARATION AND TRAINING
– Read the operation manual.
– Read the engine manufacturer’s owner manual.
– Explain this material to any operator or mechanic
who cannot read English.
– Contact your factory representative for
clarification if any portion of this material is
unclear.
– Adhere to the warnings and instructions depicted
in the safety decals on the machines.
– Replace any missing or damaged labels.
– Keep warning labels and this operator’s manual
legible and intact.
– Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
– Know how to stop the engine and attachments
quickly in an emergency.
– Do not operate or allow another person to
operate this machine if there are any questions
about safety.
– Train all operators and mechanics; the owner
is responsible for training the users and for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
– Never attempt to use a machine that is damaged
or has unauthorized modifications.
– Wear appropriate clothing, including long
trousers and gloves.
– Do not operate barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
– Do not operate with loose clothing, long hair or
jewelry which may get tangled in moving parts.
– Wear hearing protection.
– Wear safety glasses with side shields.
– Wear a dust mask to avoid breathing dust.
– Never allow underage children (as defined by
local regulations), unskilled or improperly trained
people to operate this equipment.
– Do not operate machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other condition
of impairment.
– The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
MACHINE PREPARATION
– Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices; they
exist for your protection.
– Keep guards, shields and interlocked safety
devices in place and in proper working condition.
– Keep all fasteners—nuts, bolts and pins—
secured.
– Visually inspect tines for wear or damage and
replace worn or damaged parts.
– Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are
in good operating condition.
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