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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Stop the product, remove the battery
pack, and allow it to cool before storing or
transporting.
■
Clean all foreign materials from the product.
Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children. Keep away from corrosive agents,
such as garden chemicals and de-icing
salts. Do not store outdoors.
■
For transportation in vehicles, secure the
product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further
advice.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use
only
original
replacement
parts,
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury and poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing
requires
knowledge and should be performed only by
a qualified service technician. For service,
have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
■
Do not make adjustments and repairs not
described in this manual. For other repairs,
contact an authorised service agent.
■
After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
■
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
manufacturer's
accessories,
and
extreme
care
and
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
■
Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre to replace damaged or
unreadable labels.
CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
■
To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, always stop
the product, remove the battery pack, and
make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
■
Remove the blower tubes to inspect for
blockage. Clear the tubes if required.
■
Re-install the blower tubes before starting
the product.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed,
it is still impossible to completely eliminate
certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use, and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the
following:
■
Injury caused by vibration
–
Always use the right tool for the job and
use designated handles and use the
lowest speed necessary to achieve the
task.
■
Hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
–
Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
■
Injury from flying objects from the blow tube
airflow
–
Wear eye protection at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from
handheld tools may contribute to a condition
called Raynaud's Syndrome. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness, and blanching of
the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to
cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and
dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development
of the these symptoms. There are measures
that can be taken by the operator to possibly
reduce the effects of vibration:
■
Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the product, wear gloves
to keep the hands and wrists warm.
■
After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
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