Personal Safety - Black & Decker GW3050 Manual

ENGLISH
Intended use
Your Black & Decker blower vac has been designed for leaf
clearing. This appliance is intended for consumer and outdoor
use only.
General appliance safety warnings
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Warning! When using mains-powered/cordless
appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before
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using the appliance, be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the
appliance.
The intended use is described in this
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manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
The term "appliance" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your
mains operated (corded) appliance
or battery operated (cordless) ap-
pliance.
Save all warnings and in-
structions for future refer-
ence.
Using your appliance
Always take care when us-
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ing the appliance.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
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tered or dark areas invite accidents.
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(Original instructions)
Only use the appliance in daylight or
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good artificial light.
Do not operate your appliance in
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explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
Never allow children or people unfamil-
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iar with the instructions to use the ap-
pliance, local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
Do not allow children or animals to
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come near the work area or touch the
appliance supply cord.
Keep children, bystanders and animals
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away while operating an appliance.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
The appliance is not to be used as a
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toy.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are
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no userserviceable parts inside.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing
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and use common sense when op-
erating an appliance. Do not use an
appliance while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. A moment of inattention while
operating an appliance may result in
serious personal injury.