Safety Rules; Basic Safety Precautions - Efco SA 3000 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

≥ 35 ft

SAFETY RULES

Basic Safety Precautions

• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand
and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your blower to adult users who understand
and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions found in this manual. Minors should never be
allowed to use a blower.
• Do not handle or operate a blower when you are fatigued, ill,
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or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert.
Blower work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might
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be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a blower (Fig. 1). Be more cautious before
rest periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 35 feet
(10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the blower when starting or
operating the blower (Fig. 2).
• While working with the blower, always use safety protective
approved clothing. The use of protective clothing does not
eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury effects in case of
accident. Consult your trusted supplier to choose equipment in
compliance with legislation. The clothing must be proper and
not an obstacle. Wear adherent protective clothing. Protective
jackets (Fig.3) and dungarees (Fig.3) are ideal. Do not wear
clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that get stuck in wood or
twigs. Tie up and protect long hair (example with foulards, cap,
helmets, etc.). Wear safety boots having skid-proof sole
and anti-piercing insert (Fig.4). Wear protective goggles
or face screens (Fig.5). Use protections against noises: for
example noise reduction ear guards (Fig.4) or earplugs.
The use of protections for the ear is very important, because
the perception of danger audio signals (screaming, alarms,
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etc.) is limited. Always remove your hearing protection as
soon as the engine stop. Wear gloves (Fig.6, page 8) that
permit the maximum absorption of vibrations.
WARNING – Wear face mask when operating the
blower in dusty environments.
• Only loan your blower to expert users who are completely
familiar with blower operation and correct use. Give other
users the manual with operating instructions, which they have
to read before using the blower.
• Check the blower each day to ensure that each device,
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whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or
assembled blower. Do not remove, damage or deactivate any
of the safety devices.
• Carefully plan your blowing operation in advance. Do not start
blowing until you have a clear work area, secure footing.
• All blower service, other than the operations shown in the present
manual, have to be performed by competent personnel.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that
are not specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING - The blower may throw objects at high
velocity that can ricochet and hit the operator. This may
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cause serious eye damage. Always wear eye protection.
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