2.1 SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation
and maintenance of your Buffalo Turbine Debris
Blower. YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else, who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Buffalo Turbine Blower be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in
this manual. This manual will take you step-by-
step through your working day and alerts you to
all good safety practice while operating the
Blower.
Remember YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this machine is
familiar with the procedures recommended and
follows safety precautions. Remember most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
•Blower owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the Blower,
and at least annually thereafter.
•The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. All accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood
all operating instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes themselves and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety which could affect the
life of the equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before operating,
maintaining, and adjusting.
2. Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of an
accident. Store in a highly visible place.
3. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of
an accident. Store in a highly visible place.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
•A hard hat
•Protective shoes with slip
resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Wet weather gear
•Hearing protection
5. Do not operate without guards or shields
properly installed.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear appropriate ear protection for
prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
8. (All Models) Set Blower on the ground,
stop engine, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts
to stop before dismounting to service or
adjust.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review all safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be operating or
maintaining the Blower.
11. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
12. Operate equipment only while seated in the
operator’s seat.
