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OPTIMAX
BLOWER
SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Read and understand the owner’s
manual. Pay particular attention
to all sections regarding safety.
Store your owners manual in a safe
place.
KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, AND BYSTANDERS
AWAY - DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO
CONTACT BLOWER. KEEP CHILDREN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM WORK AREA. NEVER ALLOW
A PERSON MENTALLY ILL, UNDER INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OR DRUGS OR TOO
YOUNG IN AGE, TO OPERATE THE BLOWER
DON’T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE
SUPPORT - Keep good footing and balance at all
times.
MULTIPLE OPERATORS - Keep a safe distance
between two or more operators when working
together simultaneously.
FAN COASTS AFTER TURN OFF
IF BLOWER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED,
THE USER RISKS SERIOUS INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
BLOWER
Warnings - “Don’ts”
DANGER ROTATING FAN - KEEP HANDS AWAY.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIALS
FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE WHEN
BLOWER IS RUNNING
DANGER - DO NOT INSTALL OR REMOVE
ATTACHMENTS WHILE BLOWER IS
RUNNING. TURN OFF ENGINE TO MAKE
CHANGEOVER. BE SURE THROTTLE IS IN
THE STOP POSITION, AND THE BLOWER
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. REMOVE
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE REMOVING
MATERIAL
DO NOT POINT THE BLOWER OUTLET in the
direction of people, cars, glass, or other similar items
which could be injured or damaged by blown debris.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BLOWER - Have
repairs made by a qualied Little Wonder dealer
or repairman. See that only Little Wonder and
recommended engine manufacturers replacement
parts are used.
Warnings - “Do’s”
DRESS PROPERLY — Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses
are recommended. Always wear ear protectors
where possible. Use face lter to avoid breathing
dust.
STAY ALERT — Watch what you are doing and
use common sense. Do not operate blower when
fatigued.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM AIR INTAKE AND AIR
OUTLET CHUTE — Keep both hands on handles
when power is on.
MAINTAIN AND EXAMINE BLOWER WITH CARE
— Follow maintenance instructions given in manual.
Do not use the blower if the mufer is defective or
missing.