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- Page 1 LEAF BLOWER A Training Manual in the Proper Use of Leaf Blowers Echo, Inc. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 August 30, 2006 By: Larry Will...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction The origin of the leaf blower Leaf blower use How serious is the leaf blower problem Leaf blower concerns Leaf blower ordinances Leaf blower improvements Guidelines for proper leaf blower use Guideline #1…Be considerate Guideline #2…Observe noise ordinances Guideline #3…Run at part throttle... -
Page 3: Introduction
In this guide you will learn the proper way to operate a leaf blower so as to avoid irritating your neighbor or a bystander. It will illustrate what the complaints are and what can be done to eliminate them. -
Page 4: The Origin Of The Leaf Blower
80 minutes where it took only 6 minutes to clean with a blower. The leaf blower has become indispensable. Clearly, it is not just a leaf blower. It is an all- purpose outdoor clean up tool. -
Page 5: Leaf Blower Concerns
The primary issue is the sound that is generated by leaf blowers, typically in residential areas. It is the “noise”. Most people just think a leaf blower is loud and complain only about that without understanding what the total problem really is. The whining sound typical of older designs also tends to irritate people. -
Page 6: Leaf Blower Ordinances
To begin with, the police will be expected to enforce this unenforceable law. The truth is, landscapers do not want to give up their leaf blower. In fact, where there is a ban such as in Los Angeles, many would rather risk paying the fine than have to use a time consuming and labor intensive broom or rake. -
Page 7: Leaf Blower Improvements
Leaf blower improvements: Echo Incorporated has taken the lead in the industry and has not been sitting by idly while anti-blower advocates complain about blower “noise”. Engineers met with these activists to understand the problems created by leaf blowers and have been working to improve sound levels and sound quality to a point that is no longer perceived as an irritation. -
Page 8: Guidelines For Proper Leaf Blower Use
In other wards, prevent the problem before it gets started. Once it reaches the point of pending legislation to control leaf blowers, it can be very difficult to reverse the trend. The leaf blower noise issue is best resolved at the source and before it becomes a problem. -
Page 9: Guideline #1
On the other hand, a neighbor or passerby will smile back at you when you idle down your blower and point the nozzle away. They usually realize that you are only doing your job and will give you credit for being courteous. -
Page 10: Guideline #2
Know and observe your local noise ordinances. Sometimes, there are local ordinances in place to limit blower use to certain hours of the day and days of the week. As an operator, you should be aware of these times and make sure you do not violate them. -
Page 11: Guideline #5
1000 pounds heavier than one cubic yard of sand, yet because the particles of cement are very fine, a leaf blower can lift them if enough air movement is applied. A leaf, a blade of grass or a paper cup, on the other hand, has a weight or density hundreds of times lower than dust. -
Page 12: Guideline #6
Summary: The leaf blower issue is noise. Here are the main steps one should take to avoid irritating people when using a leaf blower: • Purchase and use new quiet leaf blowers •... - Page 13 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 1-847-540-8400 No part of this publication may be reproduced for any reason (other than personal and private use) by any means without written permission from Echo Incorporated. ©2006 Echo, Inc. All rights reserved.