General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa EB630 Operator's Manual

General Safety Instructions

Work Safely
Blowers operate at a very high speed and
can do serious damage or injury if they are
misused or abused. Never allow a person
without training or instruction to operate
your EB630 Blower!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
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 unit immediately if
it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly installed parts.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, 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 the unit from over
turning, 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.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized modifica-
tions or attachment installations. Never
use attachments not approved by
Shindaiwa for use on this unit.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment of any
kind if you are tired or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, medica-
tion or any other substance that could
affect your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light fires near the
unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may
have spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If
fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materials
before starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place.
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