General.safety.instructions - Shindaiwa 68907-94311 Owner's/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 EB2510/EB3410 Blower!
Stay Alert
You.must.be.physically.and.mentally.fit.to.
operate.this.unit.safely..
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, medication
or any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
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 unit immediately
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 main-
tenance 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!
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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