Parkside PLBA 20-Li A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions page 9

lose your balance.
• Keep fingers and feet away from
the suction pipe aperture and
impeller. There is a risk of injury.
• If you are tired or lacking in
concentration or have consumed
alcohol or tablets, do not work
with the device. Always have a
break on time. Work using com-
mon sense. Move slowly, do not
run.
• Prolonged use of the device
can lead to blood circulation
disorders in the hands caused
by vibration. You can however
extend your machine use time by
wearing appropriate gloves or
by taking regular breaks.
• Avoid operating the machine in
poor weather conditions, espe-
cially when there is a lightning
hazard. Only work in daylight
or where there is good artificial
illumination.
• Stop the machine and remove
the battery from the device. En-
sure that all moving parts are at
a full standstill:
- when you are not using the
device or when you are
transporting or leaving it unat-
tended;
- before removing any obstruc-
tion or blocked channels,
- before checking, cleaning or
carrying out other work on
the machine.
- after contact with foreign bod-
ies or if abnormal vibration
occurs.
• Do not use the device in a
closed or poorly ventilated area.
• Do not use the device near flam-
mable liquids or gases. There is
a risk of fire or explosion if this
advice is not heeded.
• In the case of an accident or
malfunction during operation,
the device must be switched off
immediately and the batteries
removed. Read the "Trouble-
shooting" section to correct any
malfunctions or contact our
Service Centre.
• Walk at a steady pace, do not
run.
• Ensure you are standing securely
and do not lose your balance.
Avoid an abnormal work pos-
ture. When material is being
taken in by the machine, never
stand on a higher level than the
base of the machine.
• If the machine becomes
clogged, turn off the power
source and disconnect the ma-
chine from the mains supply or
remove the batteries before free-
ing any refuse.
• Never operate the machine with
defective protective equipment
or shields, or without safety
equipment, e.g. without the col-
lection bag being connected.
• Keep the power source free of
refuse or other accumulated ma-
terial to prevent it from becom-
ing damaged and to avoid a
potential fire.
• Do not transport the machine
while the power source is running.
• If the machine starts to emit
unusual noises or vibrate, im-
mediately turn off the power
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