english / USA
Working instructions
Work carefully.
Operate the blower under good visibility
and daylight conditions only.
!
Warning!
!Warning!
Dust with silica in its composition may
contain crystalline silica. Silica is a basic
component of sand, quartz, brick, clay,
granite and numerous other minerals
and rocks, including masonry and con-
crete products. Repeated and / or sub-
stantial inhalation of airborne crystalline
silica can cause serious or fatal respira-
tory disease, including silicosis. In addi-
tion, the state of California and some
other authorities have listed respirable
crystalline silica as a substance known
to cause cancer. When encountering
such materials, always follow the re-
spiratory precautions mentioned above.
Use of this product can generate dust,
mists, and fumes containing chemicals
known to cause respiratory disease,
cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the
risks associated with the particular dust,
mists or fumes at issue, consult your
employer, governmental agencies such
as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources
on hazardous materials. If the substance
being blown or vacuumed is a commer-
cial substance, review the material
!
Warning!
Your blower produces
poisonous exhaust fumes
as soon as the combus-
tible engine is running.
These gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless.
safety data sheet for that substance and
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes, never
start or run the blower indoors or in
poorly ventilated locations. Ensure
proper ventilation when working in
trenches or other confined areas.
/
or consult the material manufacturer /
supplier. The state of California and
some other authorities, for instance,
have published lists of substances
known to cause cancer, reproductive
toxicity, etc.
!
Warning!
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous
and can cause severe or fatal injury, re-
spiratory illness or cancer. The use and
disposal of asbestos containing products
have been strictly regulated by OSHA
and the Environmental Protection
Agency. Do not blow or disturb asbestos
or asbestos containing products, such
as asbestos insulation. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be
disturbing asbestos, immediately contact
your employer or a local OSHA
Keep the space behind and beside the
engine clear at all times to allow for the
escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes.
When working with a handheld blower,
always carry it with the muffler away
from you to reduce the risk of burns from
contact with the hot muffler or hot
exhaust fumes.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the
source where possible. In this regard
use good work practices and follow the
recommendations of OSHA / NIOSH
and occupational and trade associa-
tions. When the inhalation of toxic dust,
mists and fumes cannot be eliminated,
the operator and any bystanders should
always wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH / MSHA for the substance at
issue.
representative.
BG 46
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