5Method of operation• Use the blower only in good light and visibility. During cold seasonsbeware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping).Always ensure a safe footing.• Never work on unstable surfaces or steep terrain.• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air blast towardsbystanders, since the high pressure of the air flow could injure eyesand could blow small objects at great speed.• Never insert any foreign object into the air intake of the machine or intothe nozzle of the blower. It will damage the fan wheel and may causeserious injury to the operator or bystanders as a result of the object orbroken parts being thrown out at high speed.• Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work against thewind.• To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not walkbackward while operating the machine.• Always shut off the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit orreplacing parts.Maintenance instructions• Be kind to the environment. Operate the blower with as little noise andpollution as possible. In particular, check the correct adjustment of thecarburetor.• Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that all screws andnuts are securely tightened.• Never service or store the blower in the vicinity of open flames, sparks,etc. (11).• Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked room and with anemptied fuel tank.Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issuedby the trade associations and by insurance companies. Do not performany modifications to the blower as this will risk your safety.The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited tothose activities as described in this instruction manual. All other work isto be done by Authorized Service Agents.Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by Makita.Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk ofaccidents and injuries. Makita will not accept any liability for accidents ordamage caused by the use of any non-approved attachment or accesso-ries.First AidIn case of accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit is availablein the vicinity of the operations. Immediately replace any item taken fromthe first aid kit.When asking for help, please give the following information:• Place of accident• What happened• Number of injured persons• Extent of injuries• Your namePackagingThe Makita blower is delivered in a protective cardboard box to preventshipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is thereforeconsequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).(10)(11)(12)