Showing posts with label leaf blower safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaf blower safety. Show all posts

Monday, October 5, 2009

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.