AgriMetal BWSP-180 Operator's Manual page 6

2.5 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Blower.
Clean or replace all safety signs if they can-
not be clearly read and understood. They are
there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly
up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-
tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has de-
signed this Blower to be used with all its safe-
ty equipment properly attached, to minimize
the chance of accidents. Study this manual
to make sure you have all safety equipment
attached.
3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma-
chine is again operated.
4. When the use of hand tools is required to
perform any part of assembly, installation, ad-
justment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or
moving, be sure the tools used are designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer
for that specific task.
5. Personal protection equipment including hear-
ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing, or
jewelry to be around moving parts.
6. Always engage the park brake when stop-
ping engine to prevent machine movement
when restarting engine.
7. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
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8. Use extreme care when moving. Slow down
on turns and watch out for bumps.
9. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
10. Do not allow riders on the machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
11. Before you operate the machine, check over
all pins, bolts, and connections to be sure all
are securely in place. Replace any damaged
or worn parts immediately.
12. Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with
the safety rules and operation instructions to
use this machine.
13. Do not smoke when refueling.
14. Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
15. Do not reach into blower openings when the
engine is running. Keep others away also.
16. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and snagged or entangled in the
machine.
17. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
18. Do not direct the air stream toward people,
animals or buildings to prevent injury or dam-
age. Do not place hands, feet or other body
parts into air stream.
19. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.