Safety - Toro 53047 Operator's Manual

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. "Important" calls attention to special
mechanical information and "Note" emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by standing behind the handle in the normal
operator's position.

Safety

Read and understand this Operator's Manual before
using the backpack blower. Be thoroughly familiar
with the proper use of the backpack blower.
Never allow children to operate the backpack blower.
It is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading the Operator's Manual.
Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
Always use eye protection and ear protection.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
Never operate the backpack blower when you are
fatigued.
Never operate the backpack blower without proper
guards or other protective safety devices in place.
Dress properly; do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that can be caught in moving parts. Always wear
substantial footwear, long pants, and a long-sleeved
shirt.
Gasoline is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
Use an approved fuel container for storing the
gasoline/oil mixture.
Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot
or running.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors and only up to
one-half inch from the top of the tank. Do not
fill the filler neck.
Wipe away any spilled gasoline before starting
the engine.
Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold of
the blower pipes, and walk, never run, while
operating the backpack blower.
Use the correct accessories. Do not use the backpack
blower for any job except that for which it is
intended.
Keep all fasteners tight and be sure the backpack
blower is in safe working condition. Follow the
maintenance instructions in this manual.
Do not put hands or feet near or under the rotating
parts. Keep clear at all times.
If the backpack blower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
Avoid using the backpack blower near rocks, gravel,
stones, and similar matter to avoid dangerous flying
debris. Use the backpack blower only in daylight or
good artificial light.
Do not allow bystanders in work area.
Do not operate without guard(s) in place.
Do not operate in unventilated area.
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