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The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear eye protection such as a face shield
or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate
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.
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower dis-
charge stream. Never direct the
blower discharge stream toward
people or animals!
Figure 1
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Reduce the risk of bystanders
being struck by flying debris.
Make sure no one is within
15 m (50 feet)—that's
about 16 paces—of an
operating blower.
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.
Figure 2
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the blower when visibility is poor.
Wear a dust mask to reduce
the risk of inhalation injuries.
NEVER wear shorts!
Make sure bystanders
or observers outside the
15
15 m (50 feet) "danger zone"
METERS
wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection
when operating this unit.
Keep a proper footing and
do not overreach. Maintain
your balance at all times
during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear
such as non-skid boots or shoes.
Do not wear open-toed shoes
or sandals and never operate
the unit while barefoot!
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot
or very cold weather.
Never operate the
blower if any
component parts
are damaged,
loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of
slippery terrain, especially
during rainy weather.
Never operate this blower
on a roof, ledge or ladder.
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