General Safety Warnings; During Use - F.F. Group GHB 328 PLUS Notice Originale

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read this manual carefully before using the
blower and take care of all safety instruc-
tions, in order to prevent any injury and
damage. Please forward these safety in-
structions to any other person who uses the
blower. Always use your common sense to
avoid all situations considered beyond your
capability. Do not use the blower while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any other medication. Keep chil-
dren and bystanders away while operating a blow-
er. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local laws
can restrict the minimum age of the operator. Bear
in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people or their property. Do not hesitate to contact
with us if you have any questions about the use of
blower, we will provide you with advice as well as
help, on how to use the blower safely.
BLOWERS SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL WARNINGS
1. Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the machine.
Always wear slim-fitting protective clothes,
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anti-vibration gloves, protective goggles, half-
mask respirator, acoustic protection equip-
ment, anti-shear safety boots with non–slip
soles.
Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces or any
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hanging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine.
Tie up your hair if it is long.
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A breathing mask should be used when there is
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a risk of dust.
2. DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable.
Keep the fuel in containers which have been
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specifically manufactured and homologated
for such use;
Add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do not
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smoke during this operation and each time fuel
is handled;
Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
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inside to decrease gradually;
Add fuel before starting the engine; never re-
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move the tank cap or add fuel while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot;
If you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to
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start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated
and fuel vapors have dissipated;
Always put the tank and fuel container caps
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back on and tighten well;
Immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on
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the machine or on the ground;
Never start the machine in the same place you
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refilled it with fuel; the engine must be started
in an area at least 3 meters from where you re-
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filled the fuel tank;
Make sure your clothing does not come into
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contact with the fuel.
3. Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4. Never use a machine that is faulty. Before using
the machine, carry out an accurate inspection
of the machine's efficiency and in particular:
The throttle trigger must move freely, it must
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not need force and should return automatically
and rapidly back to the neutral position;
The engine stop switch knob must easily move
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from one position to the other;
The electric cables and in particular the spark
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plug cable must be in perfect condition to avoid
the generation of any sparks, and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
The machine handgrips and protection devices
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must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
The guards must be fitted before starting and
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never be damaged;
The rotor must never be damaged;
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5. Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and
use a rake or yard brush to manually loosen
debris and remove anything that could be pro-
jected by the machine or be a hazardous source
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones etc.)
6. Always check for any objects that may block
the air intake screen before beginning work. A
clogged air intake reduces the machine's blow-
ing capacity and increases the engine's working
temperature, which can result in engine failure.
Stop the engine and remove the object.

DURING USE

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
develop.
2. Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
3. When working in dry dusty soil conditions, it is
recommended to moisten the surface slightly.
4. Try not to cause any disturbance. Use this ma-
chine at reasonable times of the day only (not
early morning or late evening when the noise
could cause disturbance).
5. Do not mount equipment or accessories on the
machine not foreseen or approved by the man-
ufacturer. Non-authorized modifications and/
or accessories can result in serious personal
injury or the death of the operator or others.
6. Never use the machine:
Without mounting all the accessories foreseen
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for each use;
When people, especially children or pets are
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nearby;
In confined spaces, in the presence of fumes, in
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an explosive environment or close to inflamma-
ble materials or electrical equipment.
7. Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
Where possible, avoid working on wet, slip-
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pery ground or in any case on uneven or steep
ground that does not guarantee stability for
the operator;