Efco SA 9500 Operator's Instruction Manual page 14

WARNING! – Never remove the cowl when
the engine is running. The fan rotor could
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cause serious bodily injury, especially to the
hands.
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Before you begin blowing, put on the required
safety equipment.
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WARNING! - When working with the
blower, wear the required protecting
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equipment:
1. Hearing protection.
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2. Eye protection.
3. Face mask in dusty environments.
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WARNING! - Be careful, particularly if
left hand operation is applied. Avoid any
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direct body contact with the exhaust outlet
area.
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WARNING! - Never start the blower if the
inspection cover is not closed, is damaged
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or cannot be closed.
WARNING! - Do not operate the blower
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while standing on a ladder or a stand.
SK WARNING - Don't walk backward while
operating the machine.
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WARNING - Never attempt to blow hot or
burning substances or combustible fluids.
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Start the blower as described on page 12. Work
according to the following instructions:
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1. Never blow air toward fixed objects such as
walls, large rocks, automobiles and fences.
2. When working inside corners, blow from the
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corner and inward toward the center of the
work area. Otherwise, debris can fly up in
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your face and cause eye injury.
3. Never point the blower nozzle at delicate
plants.
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Work Area Precautions
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• Never allow children to operate your blower.
Only allow others to use this blower who
have read this Operator's Manual or received
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adequate instructions for the safe and proper
use of this blower.
• Do not work near electrical wires or buildings.
• Work only when visibility and light are
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adequate for you to see clearly.
• Do not work from a ladder, this is extremely
dangerous.
Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Stop the engine before setting the blower
down.
• Be particularly cautious and alert while
wearing hearing protection because such
equipment may restrict your ability to hear
sounds indicating danger (calls, signals,
warnings, etc).
• Be extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
STARTING THE ENGINE
START-UP PROCEDURE
Blower controls – Control handle (Fig.13)
· To accelerate press throttle trigger (1)
together with safety lever (3).
· To start the engine switch (2) must be set to
"1".
· If you want to work with the engine at fixed
speed, press safety lever (3) and move lever
(4) towards the "+" mark until obtaining the
required engine rpm. To disable the fixed
speed setting, return the lever to the "-"
position.
· To stop the engine, set switch (2) to "0".
Starting
Before starting the engine:
· Place the machine on an area of flat ground.
Check that the switch (2, Fig.13) is not in
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position "0" (off ).
· Make sure that there is no one near the
machine and/or in front of the blower tube.
Starting a cold engine (engine stopped for
more than 30 minutes)
· Press the primer bulb (A, Fig.12) fully down,
slowly, 10 times.
· Lower the choke lever (B, Fig.12) until you
hear a click.
· Check that the switch (2, Fig.13) is in position
"1" (on).
· Place your left hand on the engine cowling
and your left foot on the frame to keep the
machine steady.
· Use your right hand to pull the handle (4,
Fig.1) until you encounter slight resistance.
Without releasing the rope, pull with a short
sharp gesture. Pulling with insufficient force