Makita EB5300TH Instruction Manual page 4

10. Do not use the unit when you are tired.
11. Save these instructions for future reference.
12. Observe and follow all relevant accident
prevention instructions issued by the trade
associations and by insurance companies. Do
not perform any modifications to the blower as
this will risk your safety.
13. Never make modification on the equipment. It
may cause dangerous accidents or personal
injury.
Personal protective equipment
1. The clothing worn should be functional and
appropriate, i. e., it should be tight fitting but
not cause a hindrance. Do not wear jewelry,
clothing or long hair which could be drawn
into the air intake.
2. In order to avoid head-, eye-, hand- or foot
injuries as well as to protect your hearing the
following protective equipment and protective
clothing must be used during operation of the
blower.
3. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but
allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid
loose-fitting jackets, flared or cuffed pants,
scarves, unconfined long hair or anything that
could be drawn into the air intake. Wear over-
alls or long pants to protect your legs. Do not
wear shorts.
4. Generally, engine products are noisy and their
noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound
barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect
your hearing. Continual and regular users
should have their hearing checked regularly.
5. Use of gloves when working with the blower is rec-
ommended. Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles.
6. Proper eye protection is a must. Even though
the discharge is directed away from the oper-
ator, ricochets and bounce-backs can occur
during blower operation.
7. Never operate a blower unless wearing gog-
gles or properly fitted safety glasses with ade-
quate top and side protection which comply
with EN166 and regulations in your country.
8. To reduce the risk of injury associated with the
inhalation of dust, use face filter mask in dusty
conditions.
Intended use
The tool is intended for blowing dust.
Starting up the blower
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people within a working range of 15 meters,
also pay attention to any animals near by.
15 m
(50 ft)
2. Before operating, always check that the blower
is safe for operation:
— Check the security of the throttle lever.
The throttle lever should be checked for
smooth and easy action.
— Check for proper functioning of the throt-
tle lever lock.
— Check for clean and dry handles and test
the function of the l-O switch. Keep han-
dles free of oil and fuel.
3. Start the blower only in accordance with the
instructions. Do not use any other methods for
starting the engine.
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