Leaf Blower Safety

Leaf Blower Safety

Be Aware of What is Around You

* Leaf blowers are loud so be considerate to the ones around you and do your business and go on.

* Do not point leaf blowers at people or animals

* Do not leave blowers around so young children can play with them.

Dress Appropriate

* Wear goggles & ear plugs. You might even want to wear a dusk mask if it is dry outside. Your health is the most important

* Wearing long pants and long sleeves protects your skin the best.

* Wear snug clothing so you can move freely and avoid getting anything caught in the moving parts of your blower.

Use the Leaf Blower in the Correct Way

* Know how to operate your leaf blower corectly.

* Blowers should not be used in-doors or should not be used while on a ladder or other objects.

* Do not use leaf blowers to spread chemicals or any other toxic substances.

* Do not alter your blower or remove any safety features.

* Never use a plug in blower while standing on any wet surfaces.

Maintenance, Repair & Storage

* Turn off the blower and let it cool down before adding more gasoline.

* Make sure you add the proper gas mixture.

* Before doing any work on the leaf blower turn it off and disconnect the spark plug wire.

* Before you store your leaf blower be sure the engine is completely cooled off.