Operating Guide

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
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• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that
it is out of reach of children and unauthorized
persons.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you
have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking
medication that could affect your vision, your
judgement or your co-ordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading ”Personal
protective equipment”.
• Always remove the battery when passing the
machine to another person.
• K eep in mind that it is you, the operator that is
responsible for not exposing people or their
property to accidents or hazards.
P ower tool use and care
• Ne ver use a machine that has been modified in
any way from its original specification. Never
use the machine near explosive or flammable
materials.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out
the safety checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual. Some
maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Always ensure that ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted
before starting.
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other
well-lit conditions.
• Never use the machine in bad weather, for
instance in fog, in rain, damp or in wet
locations, strong winds, intense cold, risk of
lightning, etc. Extremely hot weather may
cause overheating of the machine.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop
the machine and remove the battery.
• W alk, never run.
Al ways use common sense
It is not possib le to cover every conceiv able situation
you can face. Always exercise care and use your
common sense. Avoid all situations which you
consider to be beyond your capability. If you still
feel uncertain about operating procedures after
reading these instructions, you should consult an
expert before continuing.
Important
Personal protective equipment
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WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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WARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. Since
the machine is easy to start, children
may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a
risk of serious personal injury. Therefore
disconnect the battery when the machine
is not under close supervision.
IMPORTANT!
A blower is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or
incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
is extremely important that you read and understand the
contents of this Operator’s manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the motor stops.