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ble materials or electrical equipment.
10) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
• where possible, avoid working on wet, slip-pery ground or in any case on uneven or steep
ground that does not guarantee stability for
the operator;
• never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the lay of the land and any eventual
obstacles;
• assess the potential risks of the ground to be worked and take all necessary precautions to
ensure your own safety, especially on slopes or on bumpy, slippery or unstable ground.
11) Make sure the machine is securely locked when you start the engine:
• Check that there is nobody within at least 15 metres of the machine's range of action;
• Do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.
12) Do not change the engine settings or over-speed the engine.
13) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If
you use the right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and improve the quality of your work.
14) Ensure the machine does not come into contact with foreign bodies and possible flying
debris and dust being thrown up by the air; do not direct the air jet in the direction of people
or animals.
15) When used as a blower always pay the utmost attention to prevent removed material or
dust from injuring people or animals or damaging property. Always assess wind direction and
never work against the wind. Always extend the blower tube correctly so that the air flow works
close to the earth.
16) Never insert objects into the vaccum inlet (when being used as vacuum collector) and avoid
the intake of large objects that could damage the rotor.
17) During use keep your hands well away from the intake grille and from the air outlet and do
not obstruct the air vents.
18) Stop the engine:
• when mounting or removing accessories for blowing or collecting;
• whenever you leave the machine unattended;
• before refuelling;
• when moving between work areas.
19) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
• before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
• after the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the machine for any damage and make repairs
be-fore restarting it again;
• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of the vibration imme-
diately);
• when the machine is not in use.
20) To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine with the engine hot on leaves, dry grass
or other inflammable material.
21) WARNING – If something breaks or an accident occurs while working, turn off the engine
immediately and move the machine away to prevent further damage; if an accident occurs
with injuries or third parties are injured, carry out the first aid measures most suitable for
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