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– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– Use extra care when working on stairs.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub and cuttings. Freshly debarked logs
and other material can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Never operate the blower above shoulder height.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
5.7.3
Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your blower only under good visibility during
favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your blower is a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
– Shut off the engine immediately if you are
approached.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the blower unattended when the engine
is running.
– Shut off the engine during work breaks and any other
time the blower is not in use.
￭ Small particles (e.g. dust) blown through the blower tube
and nozzle can cause static charging. This is more
common in low humidity and high dust conditions. The
blower has features designed to reduce the buildup and
discharge of static electricity. For example, the control
handle is designed to conduct static electricity through the
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
throttle cable to the engine and from the handle through
the operator to the ground. To reduce the risk of personal
injury from static discharge:
– Ensure that the blower is properly assembled.
– Always hold the blower by the control handle and
avoid unnecessary contact with the blower tube and
nozzle.
– If your blower is properly assembled and you are still
experiencing static shocks, try operating your blower
without gloves, which may be interfering with the
grounding of the charge.
￭ To reduce the risk of fire and explosion:
– Never operate the blower in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials and substances are present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by
government authorities (e.g. CCOHS) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
– Never modify the blower muffler or spark arresting
screen.
￭ As soon as the engine is running, it generates toxic
exhaust gases containing chemicals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide,
that are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some of the
gases (e. g. carbon monoxide) may be colorless and
odorless. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury or
illness from inhaling toxic exhaust gases:
– Start and operate the blower only
outdoors in a well ventilated work area.
Never operate the blower indoors, in
confined spaces or other poorly
ventilated locations.
– If exhaust fumes become concentrated
due to insufficient ventilation, clear
obstructions from the work area. Ensure
proper ventilation before proceeding.
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