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545133423 Rev. 4 9/6/07
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Muffler
The muffler is designed to give the lowest
possible noise level and to direct the en-
gine’s exhaust fumes away from the opera-
tor. Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
are also designed to reduce harmful ex-
haust components.
Safety equipment
The blower is equipped with a number of
safety devices and guards for the preven-
tion of accidents. Thes e are described in
the general description of the blower.
The safety devices and guards also require
regular inspection and maintenance. These
measures and the inter val at which they
should be carried out are sp ecified in the
Maintenance section.
Safety while operating the
blower
S Do not allow bystanders or animals to be
in the wor k area, i.e. 15 m eters from the
operator .
S The blower may thro w object s at high
velocity that can rico chet and hit the opera-
tor . This may cau se serious eye damage.
S Never point the blower nozzle toward
people or animals.
S Stop the engine before fitting or disman-
tling accessories or other components.
S Never operate the blower if any of the
guards are missing.
S Never operate the blower in poorly venti-
lated spaces where exhaust fumes might
otherwise be inhaled.
S Stop the engine before refueling. Move
the unit at least 3 meters from fueling site
before attempting to start.
S The catalytic muffler is extremely hot
while the blower is running and after it
has stopped. The same applies when the
blower is running at idling speed. Be
aware of the danger of fire, especially
while operating the blower near flam-
mable materials and/or where flammable
fumes are present .
Personal safety equipment
Persons who use the blower shall wear the
following saf ety equipment:
1. Approved ear protection.
2. Approved eye prote ction.
3. Approved protect ive glov es.
4. Boots or work shoes wit h a non--slip sole.
5. Face mask whe n oper ating the blower in
dusty envir onments.
Personal safety
The following instructions apply to persons
operating the blower:
S The operator shall have read and under-
stood the contents of this manual.
S Do not wear loose clothing, scar ves or
neckchains or let long hair hang loose,
since these can be drawn into rotating
parts of the blower and cause injury.
S Do not operate the blower while under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or when
you are tired.
S Do not allow minors to operate the
blower.
S Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Fuel safety
Special safety instructions apply to the type
of fuel used for the blower. These instruc-
tions are specified under the Fuel handling
sect ion.
W ARNING: The fuel used to run
the blower has the following
dangerous characteristics:
1. V olatile liqu id: its vapor and
exhaust fumes are poisonous.
2. Direct contact can cause skin
irritation.
3. It is extre mely flammable.
W ARNING: The exhaust fumes
from the engine are hot and may
contain spar ks which can start a fire.
Nev e r start the mac hi ne in do ors or
near flammab le materia l!
W ARNING: Mufflers fitted with
catalyti c convert ers become extreme-
ly hot during use and after stopping.
This also applies at idling speeds .
Contact can result in burns to the
skin.Beawareoftheriskoffire!
W ARNING: The blower must
never be used if any of the safety
devices or guards are missin g,
damaged or not in work ing order.