Operating Blower - Shindaiwa EB212 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a
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poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in-
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jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position
unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter
WARNING
mask or serious personal injury may result. .
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter
Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
mask or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower
pipe in the direction of people or pets.
Read the Safety Section carefully.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or
To avoid engine damage due to over-revving, do not block blower pipe.
to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed
operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen,
resulting in overheating and engine damage. To reduce harmful
2. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.
build-up, run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes
every hour, and inspect/clean the spark arrestor screen after ap-
3. Control engine speed with throttle trigger (A), or for continuous use,
proximately 40 hours of operation.
set engine speed with throttle position lever (B). Rotate throttle position
lever forward for lower speed; back for higher speed.
Read the Safety Section carefully.
4. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces.
IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to over-revving, do not block
6. Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc. from
blower pipe.
lawns and flower beds.
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task.
2. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.
Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower
noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris
3. Control engine speed with throttle trigger (A), or for continu-
on your property.
ous use, set engine speed with throttle position lever (B). Rotate
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throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back for higher
speed.
4. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces.
5. Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc.
from lawns and flowerbeds.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task.
Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower
noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris
on your property.
Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
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