Efco SA 9010 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 30

WARNING! – Silica is a basic component
of sand, quartz, brick, clay, granite and
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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
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-based products have
been strictly regulated. Do not blow or disturb
asbestos or asbestos-based products, such as
asbestos insulation. If you have any reason to
believe that you might be disturbing asbestos,
immediately contact your employer or local
health authority representative.
Preparation for Working
WARNING: - Always follow the safety
precautions. Carefully plan your blowing
operation in advance. Do not start blowing
until you have a clear work area and secure
footing.
WARNING - The blower may throw
objects at high velocity that can ricochet and
hit the operator. This may cause serious eye
damage. Always wear eye protection.
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
suffering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experience
physical symptoms such numbness, lack of
feeling, reduction in normal strength, changes
in the colour of the skin. These symptoms
normally appear in the fingers, hands or
wrists.
• Check the condition of the blower before
operation, especially the muffler, air intake and
air filter.
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• Under dusty conditions, slightly spray the work
area with a hose or use a mister attachment
when water is available.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows or
cars, and blow debris safely away.
• Use the full nozzle extension so the air stream
can work close to the ground.
• After using the blower, clean up and dispose of
debris in trash receptacles.
• Use the lowest possible throttle speed to do
the job.
• The throttle stop (4, Fig. 13) is used to set
different engine speeds and consequently to
adjust the air jet. Before switching off the
engine, move the throttle stop to the minimum
position.
WARNING! - When working with the
blower, wear the required protec ting
equipment:
1. Hearing protection.
2. Eye protection.
3. Face mask in dusty environments.
You can use a leaf blower to:
• Remove and gather leaves. To remove rubbish
or grass cuttings from roads, footpaths, parks,
car parks, outhouses and sports grounds, etc.
• Remove grass clippings
• Dislodge or break up matted grass
• Clean car parks
• Clean farm and construction equipment
• Clean arenas and amusement parks
• Remove light or fluffy snow
• Dry off pavement and outdoor areas
• To remove rubbish from corners, round
connections, and between paving stones, etc.
WARNIG - When working inside corners,
blow from the corner and inward toward the
centre of the work area.
The round terminal (15, Fig.1) must be fitted if
you encounter difficulty in removing leaves, e.g.
due to wet terrain.