General Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa EB630 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 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 put-
ting the unit down. When transporting
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, medication 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 re-
paired 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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