Table Of Contents; Safe Operating Practices - MTD 769-08370 User Manual

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Contents
Safe operating practices . . . . . . . 4
Operating and display elements . 6
Installation manual . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . 8
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Details on the ratings plate
Enter all information on the rating
plate of your unit in the following
field. You can find the rating plate
near the engine.
These specifications are very
important for subsequent
identification when ordering spare
parts and for customer service.
These and other details for your
appliance can be found on the
separate CE declaration of
conformity that forms an integral
part of these operating instructions.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual.
Graphical representations may
deviate in detail from the purchased
unit.

Safe operating practices

Using the unit correctly
This unit is designed exclusively for
use
- as a leaf vacuum/leaf blower
around the outside of the house
and in the garden,
- according to the descriptions and
safety instructions indicated in this
operating manual.
Any other use is not as intended.
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Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability. The user is liable
for all injuries to third parties and
damage to their property.
Operate the unit only in the technical
condition as stipulated and delivered
by the manufacturer.
Arbitrary changes to the unit will
exclude the manufacturer from any
liability for resulting injury and/or
damage.
Read all instructions before
operating
Please read these instructions

carefully. Familiarize yourself with
the operation and handling of the
unit.
Never allow children or other

persons to use the appliance
who do not know the operating
instructions.
Do not use this unit if you are tired

or ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
Children and young people under

16 years of age must not operate
the unit.
This unit is not designed to be

used by persons (including
children) who have limited
physical, sensory or mental
abilities or who have no
experience and/or knowledge of
the unit, unless they are
supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or they
have been instructed by the
person how to use the unit.
Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Check the unit before using it.

Replace damaged parts. Ensure
that all connections are attached
and tight. If these instructions are
not followed, the user and
bystanders may be injured or the
unit damaged.
Always be aware of the risk of

injury to head, hands and feet.
Keep children, onlookers and

animals out of the area in which
you want to work. Keep children,
bystanders and animals at
a minimum distance of 15 m;
Operating manual
there is always a risk of bystan-
ders being hit by ejected objects.
Bystanders should wear eye
protection. If you are approached,
switch off the engine immediately .
Operating the unit
Use outdoors with the permitted

and appropriately identified con-
nection cable only, e.g. H07RN -
F 3 x 1,5 mm² (max. 25 m).
Connecting parts of connection

cables must be splash-proof and
made of rubber or covered with
rubber.
Before using the unit, always

check whether the connection
cable is damaged, brittle or
tangled.
Before using the unit, always

check whether the power cord
and mains plug are damaged.
Immediately have a damaged
cable replaced by a specialist
company.
To do this, switch off the unit and
pull out the mains plug. Use only
a connection cable which is in
perfect condition.
Never start the unit and never

leave it running in a closed room
or building. Use the unit outdoors
only.
Wear eye and ear protection when

using the unit. If working in a dusty
environment, wear a face or dust
mask. A long-sleeved shirt is
recommended.
Wear thick, long trousers, boots

and gloves.
Keep hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair may
become caught by moving parts.
If required, wear a hair net.
Use this unit for its designated

purpose only.
Do not stretch too far over the

unit. Always have a secure footing
and keep your balance.
Do not use this unit unless it is fully

assembled. Do not use the unit
without attached vacuum/blow
pipe and vacuum bag. Check that
the vacuum bag is closed.
Never carry the unit by the power

cord.