Important Safety Information; Before Operating Blower; While Operating Blower; Fuel Safety - Southland SHB25170.1 Manual Del Operador

Important Safety Information

• Save all instructions

BEFORE OPERATING BLOWER

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING BLOWER.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments
a. Do not operate Blower while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate Blower when you are tired.
c. Do not use this Blower if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
3. Inspect Blower for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace
any damaged parts.
4. Dress properly when operating Blower.
a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.
b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the rotating parts of the Blower.
c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
7. Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.
8. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Blower is to be used and use rakes and booms to loosen debris
before use.
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

WHILE OPERATING BLOWER

1. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate Blower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Only well instructed adults should operate Blower. Never allow children to operate Blower.
4. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
5. Do not point the Blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
6. Use only for blowing yard debris. Use only on ground surfaces. Do not use Blower for any job except that for which it
is intended.
7. Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.
8. Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
9. Do not force Blower. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER
10. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

FUEL SAFETY

Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112 ENG - 3 Copyright © 2015 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC