General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Black Max BM08570 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause
death or serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath-
ing exhaust fumes can kill.
 Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet
away.
 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of
any kind, or go barefoot.
 To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being
drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing,
scarves, neck chains, and the like. Secure long hair so it
is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any
rotating parts.
 Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
 Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
 Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
 To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
 To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s)
in place. Always disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance or accessing any movable
parts.
 Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
 Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed.
 Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
 Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, toxic sub-
stances, or any other hazardous chemical.

GENERAL SAFETy RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES

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 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
 Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen;
this screen is located inside the muffler.
 Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regu-
lations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor;
however, other user requirements may apply. Check with
the federal, state, or local authorities in your area.
 Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
 Use only Black Max replacement parts and accessories.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance or possible
injury.
 Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
operator's manual.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
SERVICE
 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent starting.
 Service on the blower must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
blower. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
 Always hold the blower in your right hand. Refer to the
OPEratiOn section later in this manual for additional
information.
REFUELING
 Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
 Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before
transporting in a vehicle.
 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
 Do not smoke while handling fuel.
 Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.