• The coupling of the extension
cord must be protected against
splashed water, it must consist
of rubber or be surrounded by
rubber. Employ only extension
cords which are stipulated for
use in the open air and are
marked accordingly. The flex-
ible lead cross-section of the
extension cord must at least 2.5
mm
. Always roll out the cable
2
drum completely before use.
Check the cable for damage.
• Keep the cable away from the
field of action and basically play
it out behind the operator.
• Use the tension relief provided
for the fixing of the extension
cord.
• Do not carry the device by the
cable. Do not use the cable
to pull out the plug from the
plug socket. Protect the cable
against heat, oil and sharp edg-
es.
• Damaged cables, coupling and
plugs or connecting leads not
corresponding to specifications,
must not be employed. Remove
the plug immediately from the
plug socket in case of damage
to the mains cable.
Do not touch the mains power
supply cable under any cir-
cumstances until you have
pulled the plug out of the mains
socket.
• If the power cable for this
equipment is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly quali-
fied person in order to prevent
hazards.
• Do not use the appliance if the
on/off switch does not work
properly. Always have a dam-
aged switch repaired by our
Service Centre.
• Do not overload your device.
Work only within the indicated
range of performance. Do not
employ any low power ma-
chines for heavy work. Do not
use your device for purposes
for which it has not been de-
signed.
• Before each use, check the
power supply lead and the ex-
tension cable for damage and
ageing. Do not use the equip-
ment if the cable is damaged or
worn.
Intended purpose
The device is designed only for the blow-
ing and suction and of dry leaves in pri-
vate households and as a hobby device in
the garden. Every other utilization, which
is not explicitly approved in these direc-
tions, can lead to damage to the device
and represents a serious danger to the
user.
The device must not be employed in ar-
eas where there is health endangering
dusts or as a wet suction device.
The device is designed for use by adults.
Young people over 16 years may use the
device under supervision only. The use of
the device in the rain or in a humid envi-
ronment is forbidden.
This equipment is not suitable for com-
mercial use. Commercial use will invali-
date the guarantee.
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons or
their property.
GB
65