General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa 68915-94310 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 Blower!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
modifications 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.
IMPORTANT!
This engine is equipped with a heat sensor
in order to prevent the engine from over-
heating. If the sensor is activated, engine
speed will be reduced to 5,000 min
If the engine speed is automatically reduced,
please cool the engine as described in the
section "Using the Blower".
Safety Labels
WARNING!
Metal surfaces of crank-
case may be hot! Always wear
gloves when handling this unit.
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 overfilling 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.
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 ventila-
tion. 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.
(RPM).
-1
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available from your
local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT!
3