RedMax HB280 - Manual (Page 8)

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DESCRIPTION
Safety equipment
The following equipment on the blower is
designed for protecting personnel and
materials. These components should
receive special attention whenever you
operate, inspect and service the blower.
Stop switch
S The stop switch (A) is used to stop the
engine.
Muffler
S The muffler is designed to give the low-
est possible noise level and to direct the
engine’s exhaust fumes away from the
operator. Mufflers fitted with catalytic
converters are also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust components.
S The engine exhaust fumes are hot and
can contain sparks, which may cause
fire if they come in contact with dry or
flammable material.
S Some blower models, especially those
sold in countries where the climate is
dry, are equipped with a spark arresting
screen (B). This screen must be cleaned
or replaced at specific intervals. See the
Maintenance section.
A
WARNING:
The muffler is ex-
tremely hot while the engine is run-
ning and after it has stopped. DO
NOT TOUCH THE MUFFLER IF IT IS
HOT! This can cause severe burns.
B
Other equipment
Throttle trigger
S The speed and the output of the engine
are regulated by the throttle trigger (C).
Variable speed control
S The variable speed control (D) is de-
signed to allow setting engine speed as
necessary during blower use only.
S To avoid causing damage to the unit, DO
NOT attempt to use the variable speed
control during starting or during vacuum
use.
Fan housing
S The blower fan housing (E) and the fan
impeller (F) provide high performance air
discharge.
C
E
F
D