Straw Blower 7
Safety Guidelines
•Use genuine factory parts or parts with
equivalent characteristics, including type,
strength and material. Failure to do so
may result in product malfunction and
possible injury to the operator and/or
others.
•If hardware is not secure, or if some of the
hardware is over-tightened, equipment
failure may result, posing possible safety
hazards.
•To prevent possible eye injury, always
wear SAFETY GLASSES while operating
equipment.
•Replace locknuts and locking screws if
you can tighten them without feeling
considerable resistance for several turns
before they are completely tight. Replace
them with factory authorized parts or their
equivalent.
Gasoline
SAFETY WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can
be highly explosive.
•Always use an approved container for
gasoline.
•Do not allow open flames or sparks while
performing maintenance or refueling.
•Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
gasoline when the engine is running or
while it is hot.
•Never fill the fuel tank indoors (fumes can
collect).
•Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately and
completely.
•Do not store gasoline in a room with an
appliance that has a pilot light to where
electrical appliances or switches may
cause sparks.
•Always store gasoline outside, in a safety
can (a can which has a flame arrestor and
pressure relief valve in pour spout).
•Gasoline fumes are heavy and will sink to
the lowest point, collecting and becoming
more and more hazardous. 1 part
gasoline in 20 parts air will explode easily
and violently.
•Never store the equipment with gasoline
in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
•Be certain to provide adequate ventilation
if an engine must be run indoors - exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
Guards & Shields
•Keep all safety devices in place.
•Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,
missing or lost safety shields and guards
before operating the equipment.
•Keep the equipment in good operating
condition.
Safety Decals
•If safety related or instructional decals
become illegible or are removed, replace
them immediately. New decals may be
obtained from your local Harper/Goossen
Dealer.
•If you replace parts that have such decals
attached to them, make sure the decals
are replaced with current versions, and
are on the replacement parts before the
machine is operated again.
