Operators Manual

8 – English
General working instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This section considers basic safety rules when
working with blowers.
• If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
!
WARNING!
Always use the harness when working with
the machine, otherwise it will not be
possible to operate it safety and this can
result in injury to yourself or others. Never
use a harness with a faulty quick release.
Quick release
On the front is an easily
accessible, quick release
catch:
• Pull out the red strap.
• The hip strap and one
shoulder strap will be
automatically released at
the same time and the
harness and the engine
unit will slide to the
ground.
Use this if the engine
should catch fire or in any
other emergency situation
when you quickly need to
take off the harness and
machine.
Equal load on
shoulders
A well-adjusted machine
and harness simplify
working considerably.
Adjust the harness to give
the best working stance.
Adjust the side straps so
that the weight is equally
divided across the
shoulders.
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by
avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as late in
the evening or early in the morning.
Read through and follow the simple directions so that you
disturb your surroundings as little as possible.
• Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is seldom
necessary to use full throttle, and many work procedures can
be done at half throttle. A lower throttle means less noise
and less dust, and it is also easier to keep control over the
rubbish collected together/moved.
• Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the ground.
• Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as
possible.
• Observe your surroundings. If anyone approaches your
work area, set the throttle control to the lowest throttle
until the person is at a safe distance. Direct the blower away
from people, animals, play areas, and cars etc.
• Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown
rubbish into someone’s garden.
1. Do not allow bystanders
or animals to be in the
work area, i.e. 10 metres
from the operator.
2. The powerful air flow
can move objects at such
speed that they can
rebound and cause
serious eye injuries.
3. Never point the blower
nozzle toward people or
animals.
4. Stop the engine before
fitting or dismantling
accessories or other
components.