Intended Use; Safety Information; Work Area; Electrical Safety - Ikra GM 3000 S Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use

The leaf vac is exclusively used in the two following ways:
1. As a leaf vac for vacuuming up dry leaves.
2. As a blower it is used to collect together dry leaves or to remove them from inaccessible places
(e.g. under vehicles).
In suction mode it also works as a shredder, where the volume of the leaves is reduced by a ratio of
approx. 10:1 and takes up less space in the leaf collection bag and the collected material is simulta-
neously prepared for possible composting.
Each type of use other than those given in these instructions for use can damage the machine and
cause serious risk to the user.
Please always observe the safety instructions in order to safeguard your guarantee claim and in the
interests of product safety.
Residual dangers
Residual risks always remain even if the hedge trimmer is used properly. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the equipment's construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period
or is not properly guided and maintained.

Safety information

WARNING. Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious in-
jury. The term "power tool" in all of the
warnings below refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or bat-
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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Work area

• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite ac-
cidents.
• Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and re-
frigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
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