Shindaiwa EB8510 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 4

The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves
offer added protection and are strongly recommended.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in
machinery or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach. Maintain your balance at
all times during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or
shoes): do not wear open-toed shoes or san-
dals. Never operate the unit while barefoot!
Figure 1
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Debris sometimes collects on the blower
intake. Never clean out debris from the blower
while the engine is running!
Never operate the blower if any
component parts are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of slippery ter-
rain, especially during rainy weather.
Never operate this blower on a roof,
ledge or ladder.
Figure 2
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Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown from the
air blast and bounced from a hard
surface.
Wear hearing protection when
operating this unit.
Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or
goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the
blower when visibility is poor.
Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of
inhalation injuries.
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower
discharge stream. Never direct the
blower discharge stream toward
people or animals!
Make sure bystanders or observers
outside the 15 meter (50-foot)
"danger zone" wear eye protection.
15
METERS
Avoid long-term operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
Reduce the risk of bystanders be-
ing struck by flying debris. Make
15m
sure no one is within
50 feet (15 meters)—that's about
16 paces—of an
operating blower.
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The high air
flow could blow small objects at
great speed causing
possible eye injury.