Personal protective equipment
The clothing worn should be functional and
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appropriate, i. e., it should be tight fitting but
not cause a hindrance. Do not wear jewelry,
clothing or long hair which could be drawn
into the air intake.
In order to avoid head-, eye-, hand- or foot injuries
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as well as to protect your hearing the following
protective equipment and protective clothing must
be used during operation of the blower.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow
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complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting
jackets, flared or cuffed pants, scarves, unconfined
long hair or anything that could be drawn into the
air intake. Wear overalls or long pants to protect
your legs. Do not wear shorts.
Generally, engine products are noisy and their
4.
noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound
barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect
your hearing. Continual and regular users
should have their hearing checked regularly.
Use of gloves when working with the blower is
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recommended. Wear sturdy shoes with non-
slip soles.
Proper eye protection is a must. Even though
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the discharge is directed away from the oper-
ator, ricochets and bounce-backs can occur
during blower operation.
Never operate a blower unless wearing gog-
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gles or properly fitted safety glasses with ade-
quate top and side protection which comply
with EN166 and regulations in your country.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with the
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inhalation of dust, use face filter mask in dusty
conditions.
Intended use
The tool is intended for blowing dust.
Starting up the blower
Make sure that there are no children or other
1.
people within a working range of 15 meters,
also pay attention to any animals near by.
15 m
(50 ft)
Before operating, always check that the blower
2.
is safe for operation:
Check the security of the throttle lever.
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The throttle lever should be checked for
smooth and easy action.
Check for proper functioning of the throt-
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tle lever lock.
Check for clean and dry handles and test
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the function of the l-O switch. Keep han-
dles free of oil and fuel.
Start the blower only in accordance with the
3.
instructions. Do not use any other methods for
starting the engine.
Use the blower and the tools supplied only for
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applications specified.
Start the blower engine only after the entire
5.
tool has been assembled. Operation of the
tool is permitted only after all the appropriate
accessories are attached.
The engine is to be switched off immediately if
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there are any engine problems.
When working with the blower, always wrap your fingers
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tightly around the handle, keeping the control handle cra-
dled between your thumb and forefinger. Keep your hand
in this position to have your machine under control at all
times. Make sure your control handle is in good condition
and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
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