Safety Instructions - Flymo PowerVac 3000 Operating Instructions Manual

2. Safety instructions

v Please note the safety instructions on the product.
WARNING:
be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious injury.
Read the user instructions
carefully to make sure you
understand all of the controls
and what they do.
Do not expose to rain.
Do not leave the product
outdoors while it is raining.
Switch off! Remove plug
from mains before adjusting,
cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged.
The use of eye and ear protection
is recommended.
Keep in mind, that you probably
won't hear bystanders, which
enter the working area.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warning and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains operated (corded) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning the use of the product by
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. Never
allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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b) Never operate the product while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
: Read all safety
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
c) Never blow debris in the direction of
bystanders. The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
d) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
e) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Use only on AC mains supply
voltage shown on the product rating label.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-
ed surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Keep bystanders
away.
Use only with fully
installed suction
tube and covered
collection bag in
suction mode.
Wait until the rotor
blades have
stopped moving after
switching off.
Do not use when
wearing open hair,
loose jewellery or
loose-fitting clothes.
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