[drive surgeon]

Just keep the washer a long way away from you to cut any risks of fumes coming your way. That’s all I’m saying. I’ve read a lot over the years of the ailments associated with exhaust emissions from machinery outdoors

[zesty]

I think on the whole, the machine will always be far enough away.

I’ve got a two stroke hedge trimmer, never once has it given me any headaches/nausea etc.

I think it’s very rare. Think of the amount of people using petrol/2 stroke machinery each day. 99% of the time there are no Issues.

Common sense is needed, but being over cautious isn’t helpful, it just causes anxiety and fear.

[Smudger]

I’d say your headache was from noise - even with the ear defenders I bet the sound bounced around dreadfully.

Personally I’d have the machine the other side of the fence not on the patio I was cleaning also I wouldn’t have gone round the edge only to wash more dirty water/waste over it

Darran

[DabyHill]

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[Karl1991]

Hi Paul

After nearly 3 years I’d be interested to know how you’re getting on?

[Mike Halliday]

He so busy he’s not logged onto CIU since May 2021

[Jenya]

It's amazing that you decided to open your own business! A couple of years ago, I was also thinking about opening my own business in Europe. I tried Germany, France, even Portugal. But when I visited Switzerland, everything clicked for me. There is incredible stability, respect for private property, and predictable legislation. Yes, it's expensive, but you know exactly what you're paying for. Now I'm registering a company and studying swiss tax so as not to get confused in the intricacies.

I wish you good luck on your way