GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
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General
Star
ting
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Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
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Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people
or animals can come into contact with the blower.
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Place the machine on the ground, press the machine
body against the ground with your left hand (NOTE!
Not your foot). Now grasp the starter handle with your
right hand and then pull quickly and firmly.
IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for blowing lawns,
pathways, asphalt roads and the like.
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
maintenance schedule.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders
or animals come nearer than 15 metres. Whenever
several operators are working in the same work area,
they should maintain a safe distance of at least 15
metres from one another.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator’s manual.
Always check for any objects that may block the air
intake screen before beginning work.
Never remove the air intake screen.
In case of emergency, release yourself from the
machine by opening the waist and chest belt and let the
machine fall backwards.
Always contact local authorities and make sure you are
following applicable directives.
Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.
Never touch the spark plug or ignition cable while the
engine is running.
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W
ARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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Engine e
xhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. For this reason you
should not start or run the machine
indoors, or anywhere that is poorly
ventilated.
