Efco SA 9500 Operator's Instruction Manual page 9

remove your hearing protection as soon as
the engine stop. Wear gloves that permit
the maximum absorption of vibrations.
WARNING – Wear face mask when
o p e r a t i n g t h e b l o w e r i n d u s t y
environments.
• Only loan your blower to expert users who
are completely familiar with blower opera-
tion and correct use. Give other users the
manual with operating instructions, which
they have to read before using the blower.
• Check the blower each day to ensure that
each device, whether for safety or otherwise,
is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or impro-
perly repaired or assembled blower. Do not
remove, damage or deactivate any of the
safety devices.
• Carefully plan your blowing operation in
advance. Do not start blowing until you have
a clear work area, secure footing.
• All blower service, other than the operations
shown in the present manual, have to be
performed by competent personnel.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications
to the P.t.o. that are not specified by the
manufacturer.
WARNING - The blower may throw objects
at high velocity that can ricochet and hit the
operator. This may cause serious eye damage.
Always wear eye protection.
Fuel Handling
WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Use extreme caution
when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not
smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel
or the blower.
· To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
· Mix and store fuel in a container approved for
gasoline.
· Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or
flames.
· Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to
cool before refueling.
· Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and
to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
· Tighten fuel cap securely after refueling. Unit
vibration can cause an improperly tightened
fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill
quantities of fuel.
· Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 10 feet
(3 m) away from refueling site before starting
engine.
· Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under
any circumstances.
· Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the blower.
· Store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
· Never place the blower in a combustible area
such as dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
· Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
· Never take the cap off the tank when the
engine is running.
· Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
· Take care not to get fuel on your clothing.
Operation and Safety
WARNING: Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the blower handles.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the
blower when the engine is running.
• Always carry the blower with the engine
stopped. When transporting in a vehicle
properly secure your blower to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the
blower.
• Before you start the engine, make sure the
blower is not directed to people.
• Shut off the engine before setting down the
blower. Do not leave the engine running
unattended.
• Only use the blower in well-ventilated places,
do not operate the blower in explosive or
flammable atmospheres or in closed
environments.
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