How To Use A Leaf Blower Safely

Before you get started with your new leaf blower, you need to make sure that you have thoroughly read the user manual. Even if you have had a leaf blower before, every model may be slightly different and you don’t want to get off to a bad start by damaging your leaf blower or hurting yourself. This should help you understand the correct setup procedure for the model you have bought.

To protect yourself, you should be wearing suitable attire while you are leaf blowing. Wear ear guards to protect your hearing from the loud noise and wear eye shields to protect your eyes from projectile debris. Ideally, you should be wearing long sleeves and trousers too, to protect your skin from fast-moving debris which can cause scrapes.

After you have ensured your leaf blower is put together correctly, take a minute to survey the area you are planning on treating. Make sure that other people and animals are at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the area you are going to be working on. Leaf blowers can produce a surprising amount of power, and some can even lift rocks, which can cause serious injuries and damage to property such as cars. It may also be worth wearing a mask too if the area you are working on is likely to kick up a lot of dust.