Declaration Of Conformity; Special Safety Instructions; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo AG 18 Manual Original

Original Instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that these cordless blowers,
identified by type and serial number *1), meet all
relevant requirements of directives *2) and
standards *3). Technical documents for *4) - see
page 3.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *4) on page 3,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
cordless blowers, identified by type and serial
number *1) on page 3, fulfill all relevant provisions of
following UK Regulations *2) S.I. 2016/1091, S.I.
2008/1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and Designated
Standards EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010, EN ISO
12100:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018.

2. Specified Use

Lightweight, compact cordless blower to blow the
following off machines, workpieces, workplaces
etc. outdoors:
... to blow off chips that would block the suction
hose of a vacuum cleaner.
... to blow off spiral-shaped chips that would easily
get caught in the bristles of a brush.
... to blow chips, crumbs or rubbish off an uneven
floor that a brush cannot sweep up properly.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

Pay attention to all parts of the text that
are marked with this symbol for your own
protection and for the protection of your
power tool!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together
with these documents.
Residual risks exist even when using the device for
its intended purpose. Observe all safety warnings
and instructions.

4. Special Safety Instructions

This device is not designed for use by persons
(including children) with physical, sensory or mental
disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety, or have received
instructions on how to use the device by this person.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the tool.
WARNING – General hazards!
WARNING – Always wear protective
goggles.
Wear ear protectors when working for long
periods of time. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may damage your
hearing.
Protect the device from water and moisture.
Never direct the air jet at yourself or other people.
Ensure that nobody gets injured by
catapulted foreign bodies.
Keep persons nearby and pets at a safe
distance to the device.
Do not blow onto objects that are flammable,
burning, smoking or glowing, such as cigarettes,
matches, hot ash etc.
Use only original Metabo accessories. Do not
modify the device.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and other
body parts away from suction opening and
blow opening. They can get caught and
sucked in. Use a hair net for long hair.
Always keep suction opening and air outlet
free, do not cover, block or do not put
anything inside.
Do not use the blower to pump up balls, rubber
dinghies or similar.
Do not use as vacuum cleaner.
Do not vacuum any liquids.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
ENGLISH en
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