Stopping The Engine; Using The Machine 24 Gb - Efco BV 250 Operators Instruction Book

the rope to break.
- Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the
starter handle (14, Fig.1) and let the rope
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rewind slowly.
BREAKING-IN THE ENGINE
The engine reaches the maximum power after
5÷8 hours of activity.
During this period of breaking-in do not use the
engine at wide open throttle without load, to
avoid excessive functioning stress.
WARNING! - During the breaking-in
period do not vary the carburetion to obtain a
presumed power increment; the engine can be
damaged.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted
from a new engine during and after first use.

6. STOPPING THE ENGINE

Move the throttle trigger (D, Fig.9) and the
throttle stop (E) to the minimum positions.
Turn off the engine, pushing the STOP button
(F, Fig.9).
7. USING THE MACHINE
PROHIBITED USE
- Work only in conditions offering sufficient
visibility and light to see clearly.
- Stop the engine before setting the machine
down.
- Be particularly cautious and alert when
wearing ear protectors, as these can restrict
your ability to hear sounds indicating danger
(shouts, signals, warnings, etc.)
- Be extremely careful when working on slopes
or uneven surfaces.
- Always keep the handles dry and clean.
- Do not operate the blower while standing
on a ladder or a stand.
- Never attempt to blow hot or burning
substances or combustible fluids.
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- Do not walk backward while operating the
machine.
- Operate the blower only at reasonable hours,
i.e. not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances.
- Check wind direction and intensity. Never point
the nozzle or blow debris toward people, pets,
cars or houses.
- Do not blow debris toward open windows or
doors.
- Always be considerate of property and people
passing by.
- Do not leave the blower running when
unattended.
- Pay attention to what you are moving.
- Practice moving grass clippings or a paper cup
without moving dust.
- Wet dusty areas down first before using a
blower.
- Never use a leaf blower to move excessively
dusty materials.
- Never direct the air jet towards people or
animals. The blower can propel small objects at
very high speed. Stop the engine immediately
if you are approached.
- A leaf blower should NOT be used to clean up:
• Large amounts of gravel or gravel dust
• Construction dirt
• Plaster dust
• Cement and concrete dust
• Dry garden topsoil
- Do not use a blower to spread or mist
fertilizers, chemicals or other toxic substances,
fuel, unless it is designed for these purposes
and in an appropriate area.
- If the substance being blown is a commercial
substance, review the material safety data
sheet for that substance or consult the material
manufacturer.
WARNING! – Silica is a basic component
of sand, quartz, brick, clay, granite and
numerous other materials and rock, including
masonry and concrete products. Repeated and
/ or substantial inhalation of airborne
crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal
respiratory disease, including silicosis. When