1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!
Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains opera-
ted (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Training
- Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the control and the proper use of the
machine.
- Never allow children to use the machine.
- Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regula
tions may restrict the age of the operator.
- Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
- The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
2) Preparation
- While operating the machine, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewlery that can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep long hair
away from the air inlets.
- Wear protective goggles while operating.
- To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a face mask is recommended.
- Before using check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage and aging. Do not
use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
- Never operate the machine with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for
example debris collector in place.
- Only use a weather proof extension cable tted with a coupler according to IEC 60320-2-3.
3) Operation
- Always direct the cable to the rear away from the machine.
- If a cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the supply cord from the mains
inmmediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONECTING THE SUPPLY.
- Do not carry the machine by the cable.
- Disconnect the machine from the mains supply
• whenever you leave the machine,
• before clearing a blockage,
• before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
- Operate the machine only in daylight or in good arti cial light.
- Do not overreach and keep your balance at all times.
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
- Walk, never run.
- Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
- Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.
- Recommendation to operate the machine only at reasonable hours - noy early in the
morning or late at night when people might be disturbed.
- Recommendation to use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing / vacuuming:
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