Method of operation
• Use the blower only in good light and visibility.
During cold seasons beware of slippery or wet areas,
ice and snow (risk of slipping).
Always ensure a safe footing.
• Never work on unstable surfaces or sleep terrain.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air
blast towards bystanders, since the high pressure of
the air flow could injure eyes and could blow small
objects at great speed.
• Never insert any foreign object into the air intake of
the machine or into the nozzle of the blower. It will
damage the fan wheel and may cause serious injury
to the operator or bystanders as a result of the object
or broken parts being thrown out at high speed.
• Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not
work against the wind.
• To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control,
do not walk backward while operating the machine.
• Always shut off the engine before cleaning or
servicing the unit or replacing parts.
Maintenance instructions
• Be kind to the environment. Operate the blower with
as little noise and pollution as possible. In particular
check the correct adjustment of the carburetor.
• Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that
all screws and nuts are securely tightened.
• Never service or store the blower in the vicinity of
open flames, sparks, etc..
• Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked
room and with an emptied fuel tank.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention
instructions issued by the trade associations and by
insurance companies. Do not perform any
modifications to the blower as this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by
the user is limited to those activities as described in
this instruction manual. All other work is to
be done by Authorize d Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories
supplied by ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means
increased risk of accidents and injuries. ELEM
GARDEN TECHNIC will not accept any liability for
accidents or damage caused by the use of any
non-approved attachment or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a well-stocked
first-aid kit is available in the vicinity of the operations.
Immediately replace any item taken from
the first aid kit.
When asking for help, please give the following
information:
• Place of accident
• What happened
• Number of injured persons
• Extent of injuries
• Your name
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Always hold the control handle in your right hand,
refer to the Operation section, later in this manual for
additional instructions.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with
sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before
installing or removing attachments. Always
disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or accessing
any movable parts.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of
people or pets.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are
installed.
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