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3.3 – Specific safety rules and warnings when using the product
WARNING! Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower operation. Keep the
silencer and all hot surfaces of the blower away from your body. Failure to do so could result
in burns or other serious personal injury. Refer to the "Operation instructions" later in this
manual for proper position during blower operation and additional information.
- Warning! Do not operate the product near open windows, etc.
- Do not blow hard objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks.
- Do not operate the blower near bystanders or pets.
- Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or other tight areas.
- Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection, long pants, and shoes.
- Keep all parts of the body away from the blowing device. Do not remove blockage or clogging when
the product is switched on. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of
inattention while operating the product may result in serious personal injury.
- Carry the product by the handle with the engine stopped. Proper handling of the product will reduce
possible personal injury.
- Never use the product standing on steps or a ladder.
- If the product starts to vibrate abnormally, check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- Always ensure the product is completely assembled before using. Never attempt to use an
incomplete product or one fitted with an unauthorised modification.
- Check blowing device regularly for damage, and if damaged repair immediately.
- Do not overload the product.
- Stop the engine and switch the product off when the blowing device is blocked. Unplug the spark
plug connector and remove the blockage. Inspect the blowing device for damage before using the
product again.
- Follow the maintenance and repair instructions for this product. Never carry out any modifications
of the product. Never change the preset rotary speed or the engine and product settings. Information
about maintenance and repair is provided in this user manual.
- Never touch the product heedlessly. You can burn yourself. While the product is in operation or
shortly thereafter, its parts such as the exhaust pipe, engine, and other surfaces are extremely hot! Pay
attention to the markings on the product.
- Make sure that the air intake of the combustion engine is clear. Keep the air intake free of dust, dirt
particles, gases and fumes.
- Make sure that air circulation is adequate and good. The product must be easily accessible from all
sides.
- Always switch the product off and let it cool down, before refuelling it. Petrol is easily flammable.
Never smoke when you are refuelling the product. Do not refuel the product, if there is an open fire in
the vicinity!
- Always use suitable aids such as funnels and filler necks. Do not spill any fuel on the product or its
exhaust system. There is a risk of ignition. However, if fuel should be spilled, then you must remove
it carefully from all parts of the product. Any residue which may be present must have completely
volatilised, before the product is put into operation!
- Exhaust gases and fuel fumes are noxious. Fuel fumes can ignite. Never use the product in
environments where there is a risk of explosion.
- Never breathe in any fuel fumes, when you are refuelling the product. Never fill the tank in enclosed
spaces, such as basements or sheds. There is a risk of poisoning and explosion!
- Avoid skin contact with petrol.
- Do not eat or drink, while you are refuelling the product. If you have swallowed petrol or oil, or if
petrol or oil has got into your eyes, then seek the advice of a doctor immediately.
- Close the tank lid immediately after filling the tank. Make sure that it is properly closed.
- Never use the product without an air filter.
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