Bosch ALS 2500 Original Instructions Manual page 3

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 The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
 Other persons and animals should re-
main at a distance of 3 metres or
more when the machine is being
used. The operator is responsible for
third persons in the working area.
 Use the machine only in daylight or
good artificial light.
 Never operate the product when
you are tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
 Avoid operating the machine in bad
weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
 Always wear substantial clothing on
the upper body and limbs when op-
erating this tool.
 Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals,
always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers.
 Failure to keep loose clothing from
being drawn into air intake could re-
sult in personal injury.
 Do not operate without tubes in
place.
 Failure to keep long hair away from
the air inlet could result in personal
injury.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and re-
move all wires and other foreign ob-
jects.
 Check cable for damage before
starting work and replace if neces-
sary. Keep cable away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
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 Always direct the cable to the rear
away from the appliance.
 Use the machine only in the correct
orientation for its configuration.
This machine is not designed for use
inverted during vacuum mode.
 Never operate the leaf blower/gar-
den vacuum with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devic-
es, for example collection bag in
place.
 Always ensure all handles and
guards supplied are fitted when us-
ing the leaf blower/garden vacuum.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
leaf blower/garden vacuum or one
with an unauthorised modification.
 While operating the leaf blower/gar-
den vacuum always be sure of a safe
and secure operating position at all
times.
 Always be aware of your surround-
ings and stay alert for possible haz-
ards that you may not hear whilst
operating the leaf blower/garden
vacuum.
 Do not over reach and keep your bal-
ance at all times.
 Always be sure of your footing on
slopes.
 Walk, never run.
 Keep all cooling air inlets clear of de-
bris.
 Never blow debris in the direction of
bystanders.
 Do not carry the machine by the ca-
ble.
 The wearing of a face mask is recom-
mended.
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