Using The Blower - Shindaiwa EB240 Owner's/Operator's Manual

The Properly Equipped Operator
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection that
complies with ANSI Z 87.1 or your
applicable national standard to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine indoors!
Make sure there is always good
ventilation. Fumes from engine
exhaust can cause serious injury or
death.
ALWAYS stop the machine immedi-
ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate
or shake. Inspect for broken, missing
or improperly installed parts.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any
maintenance work.
ALWAYS turn off the engine before
putting the unit down. When trans-
porting the unit in a vehicle, properly
secure it to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage to the unit.
NEVER insert any foreign objects
into the air intake or outlet opening
of the blower while in operation.
Be Aware of the Working Environment
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications to this unit!

Using the Blower

In the hands of an experienced
operator, the EB240 can efficiently
move a wide variety of debris ranging
from grass clippings to gravel. As a
general rule, try to operate your
EB240 at the lowest throttle set-
ting necessary to get the job done:
■ Use low throttle settings when
clearing lightweight materials from
around lawns or shrubbery.
■ Use medium to higher throttle
settings to move lightweight
grass or leaves from parking
lots or walkways.
■ Use full throttle when moving
heavy loads such as dirt or snow.
IMPORTANT!
Blower noise increases at higher throttle
settings! Always use the lowest throttle
setting required to get the job done!
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.
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!
Always be aware of the strength and
direction of the blower discharge
stream. Never direct the blower
discharge stream toward people or
animals!
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid boots or shoes): do
not wear open-toed shoes or sandals.
Never operate the unit while barefoot!
Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck
by flying debris. Make sure no one is
within 15 meters (50 feet)—that's about 16
paces—of an operating blower.
15
METERS
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The high
air flow could blow small
objects at great speed causing
possible eye injury.
Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown from the
air blast and bounced from a hard
surface.
Keep a proper footing and do
not overreach. Maintain your
balance at all times during
operation.
Avoid long-term operation in
very hot or very cold weather.
Make sure bystanders or
observers outside the 15-
meter "danger zone" wear
eye protection.
Never operate the
blower if any
component parts
are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of slippery terrain,
especially during rainy weather.
Wear hearing
protection when
operating this
unit.
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