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AXIAL FAN BLOWER - OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING: If you are suspicious or uncertain if the material that you are
considering blowing would cause hazardous dusts, first, identify and investigate
the nature of the materials. If the materials have the potential to be hazardous, do not
use the tool, instead, utilize other safe clean up procedures and disposal procedures.
If you are suspicious that you have been blowing or come into contact with asbestos,
or crystalline silica materials or hazardous chemical or biological materials, contact
your doctor, your employer if your use of the axial fan blower is job related, and the
local EPA or OSHA representative immediately. Clean up and dispose of hazardous
chemicals and substances prior to using the axial fan blower, using appropriate clean
up procedures, personal protective equipment and disposal methods.
WARNING: Dust created by use of this product may contain chemicals known
to
the State of California and medical experts to cause cancer, respiratory injuries, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Compounds in
fertilizers. • Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides. • Arsenic and chromium
from chemically treated lumber. • Commercial and household chemicals.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as
dust and / or vapour masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles
or gaseous components. Additionally, dust created by this product may contain allergens,
bacteria and viruses, PM 10 and / or PM 2.5 particulates, exposure to such hazardous
airborne matter can be reduced by wearing approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specifically designed to filter out the microscopic particles.
WARNING: Breathing asbestos or dust with silica in its composition may contain
hazardous crystalline silica. Silica is a fundamental component of sand, quartz,
brick, clays, granite and many other materials and rocks, including masonry, concrete
and cement products. Such crystalline silica dust is dangerous and must be avoided,
as it can cause severe or fatal respiratory illness or cancer.
WARNING: Avoid axial fan blowing near open windows or doors, or anywhere
near bystanders or animals as doing such may cause exposure to the potentially
hazardous dust, particularly downwind of your blowing operation due to the respiratory
hazard reasons previously stated.
WARNING: Do not work against the wind as the dust will blow back towards the
operator increasing the exposure to the dust.
WARNING: Keep the axial fan blower below waist level and point the axial fan
blower nozzle below waist level.
WARNING: Check the axial fan blower screen before each use to make sure the
air intake screen and the fan are in good condition. If any damage is identified,
replace the part immediately before using the axial fan blower. A damaged fan may
shatter and a damaged air intake screen will allow your fingers to be injured by the fan.
