Bosch ALB 18 LI Original Instructions Manual page 10

10 | English
Always be aware of your surround-
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ings and stay alert for possible haz-
ards that you may not hear whilst op-
erating the leaf blower.
Do not over reach and keep your bal-
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ance at all times.
Always be sure of your footing on
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slopes.
Walk, never run.
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Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
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debris.
Never blow debris in the direction of
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bystanders.
Do not carry the product by the
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cable.
The wearing of a face mask is recom-
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mended.
Wear eye protection.
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Do not modify the product. Unau-
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thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
A worn fan or blower housing (chips,
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cracks, nicks) may cause an in-
creased risk of injury from thrown
foreign objects. If the fan or blower
housing are damaged, consult the
Bosch hotline.
Recommendations for Optimal
Handling of the Battery Pack
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
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ing.
Protect the battery against heat (e.g.,
against continuous intense sunlight), fire,
water, and moisture. There is a risk of explo-
sion.
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In case of damage and improper use of the battery
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pack, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and
seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can
irritate the respiratory system.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
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turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
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as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Do not short-circuit the battery. There is a risk of explo-
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sion.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
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soft, clean and dry brush.
Charge the machine only with the supplied battery
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charger.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the original instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the product in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Switching On
Switching Off
Permitted action
Prohibited action
Audible noise
Weight
Intended Use
The product is intended for blowing leaves, garden waste
such as grass, twigs and pine needles.
Product Features (see figure A)
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the product on the graphics pages.
(1) On/Off switch
(2) Motor unit
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