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Additional security warnings
Do not allow people with a lack of experience and knowledge to use tools, unless they
have been supervised or instructed on the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children must not use the tool.
Before using
•Please read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the blower.
•Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.
•Never use the tool if there are people in the work area, especially children or pets.
•The user is responsible for accidents or dangers that other people or their
property may suffer while using the tool.
Preparation
•Get hearing protection and safety glasses. Wear them at all times while using the
machine.
•While using the blower, always wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Do not use the
equipment barefoot or with open sandals.
•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may enter the air intake. Keep long hair
away from air intakes.
•To avoid irritation from inhalation of dust, the use of a mask is recommended.
•Never use the tool without guards or with defective guards.
•Before using the tool, always visually inspect to see that grinding media, bolts,
and other items are secure, housing is not damaged, and guards and screens
are in place. Replace worn or damaged components in sets to preserve balance.
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
Start up
•Keep your face and body away from the blower inlet opening.
•Do not allow hands or any other body part, including clothing, to enter the feed
chamber, discharge chute, or near any moving parts.
•Keep your balance and your feet in a firm position at all times. Never stand higher
than the base of the machine when feeding material into the machine.
•Always stay clear of the discharge area when operating this machine.
•When feeding material into the machine, be very careful that no metal pieces,
stones, bottles, cans, or other similar objects are included.
•If the cutting mechanism hits any foreign object or if the machine starts to make
unusual noises or vibrations, turn off the power immediately and allow the
machine to stop. Disconnect the machine from the supply and follow the steps
below before restarting and operating the machine:
oInspect damage.
oReplace or repair any damaged part.
oCheck and tighten loose parts.
•Do not allow processed material to accumulate in the discharge area; this may
prevent proper discharge and may cause material to back up through the inlet
opening.
•If the machine becomes clogged, turn off the power supply and disconnect the
machine from the supply before cleaning the debris.
