User Guide

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 The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed
by the manufacturer and following the safety instructions
included in the instructions.
 The relevant accident prevention regulations for the
operation as well as the other generally acknowledged
occupational medicine and safety rules must be complied
with.
 Unauthorised modifications at the garden vac will exempt
the manufacturer from any liability for damages of any
kind arising from this.
 Only persons who are familiarised with the device and
informed about possible risks are allowed to prepare,
operate and service this device. Repair works may only
be carried out by us or by a customer service agent
nominated by us.
 The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to the rain.
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Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if
the relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the
design determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information”
and the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the
operating instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
 Failure to observe the safety precautions can lead to injury
to the operator or damage to property.
 Stones and soil may be thrown off.
 Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical
connections.
 Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
 Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
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When improperly handled a garden vac may be
dangerous. If electrical tools are used, the fundamental
safety precautions must be met to preclude the risks of
fire, electric shock and injuries to persons.
Before commissioning this product, read and keep to the
following advice. Also observe the preventive regulations
of your professional association and the safety
provisions applicable in the respective country, in order
to protect yourself and others from possible injury.
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Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
with the machine.
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Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
 Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it,
by reading and understanding the operating instructions.
 Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
“Normal intended use” and “Working with the vacuum
cleaner”).
 Ensure that you have stand in a secure standing
position and maintain your balance at all times. Do not
bend forwards.
 Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with
rationality. Do not use the device when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments.
One moment of carelessness when using the device can
result in serious injuries.
 Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
− Gloves and nonskid footwear
− Trousers to protect the legs
 Wear protective clothing:
− safety goggles
− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can
exceed 85 dB (A))
 Within his area of work the operator is responsible for
third parties.
 Children and youngsters less than 16 years of age and
people who have not read the operating manual must not
operate the machine.
 Keep children away form machine.
 Never operate the machine if other persons are in the
immediate vicinity.
 The user is responsible for accidents with other people or
their property.
 Never leave the saw unattended.
 Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
 Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on
the machine that could impair the safety.
 Faulty or damaged parts in the device must be replaced
immediately.
 Do not spray machine with water
(this is hazardous due to live components).
 Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from
the socket when
− carrying out repair works
− carrying out servicing and repair works, removal of
faults
− checking the leads to see whether these
are caught up or damaged
− changing over from vacuuming to blowing
− transporting
− leaving unattended (even during short
interruptions)
− unusual noises and vibrations