How to Operate Your Gas Blower

Before you start pushing leaves around, make sure your gas blower is ready for action.

Before Blowing

Gear up. Wear snug-fitting clothes, eye and ear protection, and gloves.
If you have long hair, tie it up.
Only use your blower during the day.
Loosen up debris with a rake or broom to make the job go faster.
Never aim toward windows, vehicles, pets, or people.

Stand up straight and hold the handle securely with your right hand, so your body doesn’t block the air intake
Move the nozzle steadily from side to side, keeping the tube clear of the ground.
Concentrate the air stream low, and go slow. Keeping debris in front of you means you won’t have to backtrack.
Use the cruise control for easier and steadier operation.
For quieter cleaning, operate at a lower speed.
Be sure to keep your balance on stairs, steep slopes, and inclines.
Never overreach and never use your blower on a ladder or a roof.
If you need to set your blower down, turn it off.
Don’t touch the muffler or cylinder while operating, and for a while after you’re done. They get extremely hot, and stay that way for several minutes after you turn off the blower.
When finished, bag your debris.

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