Efco SA 2700 Operator's Instruction Manual page 14

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OPERATION
Operating courtesy
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• Follow local rules and ordinances about when to use leaf
blowers. Do not use very early in the morning or very late in
the day.
• 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 people passing by and of property.
• Do not leave the blower running when unattended.
• 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.
• Use the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job (Fig.26).
• Avoid using more than one machine at a time, especially
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in neighborhoods or around buildings where sound can be
intensified.
Reducing dust (Fig.27)
• 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.
• 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
WARNING!– Dust with silica in its composition may
contain crystalline silica. 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. In addition, the state of California and some
other authorities have listed respirable crystalline
silica as a substance known to cause cancer. When
encountering such materials, always follow the
respiratory precautions mentioned above.
WARNING!– Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous
and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory
illness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos
containing products have been strictly regulated by
OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Do
not blow or disturb asbestos or asbestos containing
product, such as asbestos insulation. If you have
any reason to believe that you might be disturbing
asbestos, immediately contact your employer or
local OSHA representative.
If the substance being blown is a commercial substance, review
the material safety data sheet for that substance or consult the
material manufacturer.