RedMax EBZ9000 Operator's Manual page 5

the product is damaged, speak to your servicing
dealer.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if used
carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious,
even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that
you read and understand the contents of this
operator's manual.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment. Always use
approved hearing protection.
• Do an overall inspection of the machine before
Maintenance schedule on page
use. Refer to
14 .
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking
medication that could affect your vision, your
judgement or your coordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
• All covers and guards must be fitted before
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and
ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• The blower operator must make sure that no
bystanders or animals come nearer than 15 m.
Whenever several operators are working in the
same work area, they should maintain a safe
distance of at least 15 m from one another.
• It is necessary that bystanders wear eye
protection.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Never allow anyone else to use the machine
without first ensuring that they have read
and understood the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Always check for any objects that may block the
air intake screen before beginning work.
• Never remove the air intake screen.
• In case of emergency, release yourself from the
machine by opening the waist and chest belt and
let the machine fall backwards.
• Always contact local authorities and make sure
you are following applicable directives.
• Keep all parts of your body away from hot
surfaces.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes
can be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe and be aware of the surroundings.
Ensure that no people or animals can come into
contact with the product. If anyone approaches
your work area, set the throttle control to the
lowest throttle until the person is at a safe
distance. Direct the product away from people,
animals, play areas, open windows and cars
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Read the warning
etc. No unauthorised persons or animals may be
present in the working area, which is 15 metres.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if
you experience symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include numbness,
loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
These symptoms normally appear in the fingers,
hands or wrists. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
• Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
For this reason you should not start or run
the product indoors, or anywhere that is poorly
ventilated. The exhaust fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks which can start
a fire. Never start the product indoors or near
combustible material.
• Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• The powerful currents of air can move objects
at such a speed that they can bounce back and
cause serious eye injuries.
• Do not direct the air jet towards people or
animals.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead
to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Use the product as an alternative to a hose to
save water.
• Minimize the time of operation by lightly wetting
dusty areas or using spray equipment.
• Make sure you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible
obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)
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