Introduction; Safety Regulations - FLORABEST FBLB 33 A1 Operation And Safety Notes

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your new purchase.
You have decided in favor of a high-quality pro-
duct. The operating instructions are a part of this
product. They contain information of importance
for your safety, for the use of the product and for
its disposal. Before you use the product, acquaint
yourself with all the information concerning its
operation and safety. Use the product only as
described and only for the listed areas of applica-
tion. If you hand on the product to other people,
give them all the documentation as well.

2. Safety regulations

Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instruc-
tions.
Any errors made in following the safety regu-
lations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instruc-
tions in a safe place for future use.
Explanation of the warning signs on the
equipment (see Fig. 9)
1. Read the operating instructions before you
use the equipment.
2. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes
Wear ear plugs to protect yourself from the
noise.
3. Warning! Hazard!
4. Keep other people away!
5. Warning! Hot surface
6. Fuel pump
7. Never work if people – especially children -
or animals are in the danger area.
8. Sound power level with EC Directive
2000/14/EC.
9. After the unit is switched off, the motor conti-
nues to run for a short while.
1. Wear tight-fi tting, sturdy work clothes/ pro-
tective clothes, which should be practical
and must not impede your movements (long
trousers or overalls). Wear also safety work
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shoes, strong gloves, a safety helmet, a face
mask, safety goggles to protect your eyes and
ear plugs or similar to protect your hearing.
2. Fill in fuel in a safe place. Open the fuel tank
cap carefully so that any existing pressure can
escape slowly and no fuel splashes out. Be-
fore starting the engine, clean the equipment
of any fuel or oil residues. Start the engine at
least 3m away from the fueling point.
3. Always switch off the engine when put the
equipment down and before you carry out
any work on the equipment.
4. Check that all the screws and fasteners are se-
cure. The equipment may be used only when
it is safe to operate. Never use the equipment
if it has not been properly adjusted or has not
been fully or safely assembled.
5. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of fuel
mix.
6. Store the equipment and accessories in a safe
place protected from naked fl ames and heat/
spark sources such as gas geyser heaters,
tumble driers, oil stoves or portable radiators,
etc.
7. Keep the engine free of dirt.
8. Only adequately trained people and adults
may use, adjust and maintain the equipment.
9. A high-quality dust mask must always be
worn by users with breathing problems and
by everyone who works with the equipment in
a very dusty environment . Paper dust masks
are available from general stores where you
can buy paint and household goods.
10. Use the equipment only at reasonable times
of the day. Do not use early in the morning or
late in the evening when people could feel
disturbed. Pay attention to your local noise
control regulations.
1 1. Allow the equipment to run at the lowest pos-
sible engine speed required to carry out the
work.
12. Before you start work, use a brush and scra-
per to remove all dirt from the equipment.
13. In case of dusty conditions, moisten the sur-
face a little.
14. Use the full-length blower nozzle extension
so that the air current can work near to the
ground.
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