Important Safety Information - Airstream A-HB-25150 Operator's Manual

Important Safety Information

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Before Operating Blower
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING Blower.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments
a. Do not operate Blower while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate Blower when you are tired.
c. Do not use this Blower if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
3. Inspect Blower for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace any
damaged parts.
4. Dress properly when operating Blower.
a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.
b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the rotating parts of the Blower.
c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
7. Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.
8. Throughly inspect the area where the Blower is to be used and use rakes and booms to loosen debris before use.
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
9. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use mister attachment when water is available.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
While Operating Blower
1. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate Blower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Only well instructed adults should operate Blower. Never allow children to operate Blower.
4. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
5. Do not point the Blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
6. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use Blower for any job except that for which it is intended.
7. Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.
8. Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
9. Do not force Blower. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
DANGER
10. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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While Operating Blower
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention.
Fuel Safety
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES.
2. Use a container approved for gasoline.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Blower.
4. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills and let the unit dry before using.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
6. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. Remove fuel cap slowly. Do not refuel a hot engine. Do not
refuel a running engine.
Maintenance & Storage of Blower
WARNING
1. Stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.
2. Maintain Blower with care. Inspect Blower periodically. If Blower is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired
by a qualified service center.
3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other condition
that may affect its operation.
4. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.
6. Use only genuine AirSTREAM® replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-AirSTREAM® parts or
accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.
7. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Blower, and will
void the warranty.
8. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
9. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting in vehicle. Use up remaining fuel in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
10. When not in use, store Blower indoors in a dry location. Store Blower above the reach of children or in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
11. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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