McCulloch MAC GB 275 Blower User Manual


 
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WARNING: This blower
can be dangerous!Careless
orimproperusecan
cause seriousorevenfatal
injury.
Approvedprotectivegoggle s
orvisor,earprotection,and
face mask in dusty environments
must be worn.
Thebloweroperatormustmakesure
that nobystanders oranimals come
nearer than15 meters.
Whenever severaloperatorsare
working in thesame work area, they
should maintaina safe distance ofat
least15 metersfrom one another.
Read andunderstandthe
instruction manual before
using the blower.
Sound pressure
level at7,5 meters
Sound power level
Use unleaded or quality
leadedpetrolandtwo
stroke oil.
WARNING: The blower may throw
objec t sat h ig hvelocit y thatcan
ricochet and hit the operator . This
may c ause serious eye damage.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
D Restrict unit to users whounderstand and will
follow all warnings and safety rules i n this
manual.
WARNING: Inspect are a before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, g l a ss, wire , e t c. th a t can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw , or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: This machine produces
anelectromagnetic fieldduring operation.Under
some circumstances, this f ield may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
ducetherisk o fseriousor fa talin jury ,werecom-
mend persons with m edical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
D Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. W earing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks ordebris from being
blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be m arked Z87.
D Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
D Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, lo ose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
D Keep children, bystanders,and animals away
fromwork area aminimumof 15meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel ina cool, dry,well ventilated place; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.