working with the device should
never be allowed for persons
who are not completely familiar
with the operating instructions.
• This device can be used by
individuals with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or a lack of experience or
knowledge if they are super-
vised or have been instructed
in how to use the device safely
and understand the associated
dangers. Children must not play
with the device.
• The user is responsible for acci-
dents and risks to other people
and their property.
• Do not allow other persons to
touch the device or the exten-
sion cord. Keep the device
away from persons, particularly
children and domestic animals.
• Pay attention to open windows,
children, pets, etc. Stop working
if children and pets are nearby.
The blown material may fly in
their direction. Maintain a safety
distance around you of 5 m.
• Do not turn on the device if it is
upside down or is not in work-
ing position.
• Avoid starting accidentally. En-
sure that the device is switched
off before connecting to the
power supply, picking up, or
carrying.
If you have a finger on the
switch whilst carrying the de-
vice or connect the device to
the power supply whilst it is
switched on, this may cause ac-
cidents.
• Do not point the device when
it is working at persons, in
particular, do not point the air-
stream at eyes and ears.
• Make yourself familiar with your
surroundings and pay attention
to possible dangers which, un-
der certain circumstances, can
be missed while working.
• While working, make sure that
you are standing in a firm posi-
tion – especially when you are
on a slope. Always hold the de-
vice with both hands and work
only with correctly adjusted
shoulder carrying strap.
• Do not stretch the body too
far and ensure that balance is
maintained.
• Carefully inspect the surface
to be cleaned and remove all
wires, stones, cans and other
foreign bodies.
• Before commencing blowing/
sucking, release foreign bodies
with a broom or rake.
• Use the entire blow nozzle, so
the airflow can work close to
the ground.
• In very dry conditions, dampen
the surface slightly in order to
reduce the strain from dust.
• Keep fingers and feet away
from the suction tube opening
and impeller wheel. There is a
danger of injury.
• Do not work with the device if
you are tired or lack concentra-
tion or after the consumption of
alcohol or tablets. Always take
time out for a break. Work at a
reasonable pace. Move slowly;
do not run.
• Long use of the equipment can
result in vibration-related circu-
latory disorders in the hands.
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