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5) Leaf Blowers
What Can Happen
Hearing loss
Eye injuries
White finger disease
Numbness in fingers
Illness or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning
Safe Work Guidelines
Before Use
Note the location of the controls to make stopping the leaf blower easier
Use a facemask, screen, or safety goggles to protect your eyes from dust and flying objects; wear a
dust mask in extremely dusty conditions
Keep bystanders at least 9m (30 feet) away
Do not wear ties and clothing with chains or straps while operating a blower
Do not operate the blower without the tubing
Do not use the blower to spread or mist chemicals, fertilizers, or other toxic substances
Do not use the blower while standing on a ladder, tree, rooftop, or other unstable surface
During Use
Start and run the leaf blower while standing upright and only when out of doors
Direct the debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects that could cause material to ricochet
If using an electric leaf blower, do not use on wet ground and use a GFI outlet
After Use
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before maintaining or repairing the leaf blower
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