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Safety instructions for the leaf
vacuum/leaf blower
WARNING
This device must not be operated by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or with a lack of knowledge and
experience.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Child-
ren are not allowed to carry out cleaning or user
maintenance unless under supervision.
There may also be an age restriction for the user
defined by local regulations.
Do not operate the device when persons, espe-
cially children or pets are nearby.
WARNING
Do not use the device if there is rain or damp-
ness.
Before commissioning
WARNING
Risk of injury! A device that has not been as-
sembled completely can cause serious injuries.
Fully assemble the device before you operate it
and connect it to the power supply.
WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Wear goggles.
• Wear ear protectors.
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Wear this
protective clothing at all times when the machi-
ne is being used. Do not operate the machine
with bare feet or with open sandals.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or clothing
with hanging laces or ties.
• Do not wear any hanging clothing or jewellery
that can be sucked into the vacuum opening.
• Keep long hair away from the vacuum openings.
Operate the machine in a recommended position
and only on a fixed and even surface. Do not
operate the machine on a cobbled surface or on a
gravel surface where material that is ejected could
cause injuries.
Check the work area before using the appliance.
Remove any hard objects such as stones, shards of
glass, wires, etc. that could be thrown off, knocked
back or that could otherwise cause injury or damage
during appliance operation.
Always carry out a visual inspection before use.
The device must not be used if it is damaged, not cor-
rectly installed or if the safety devices are defective.
Replace any worn and damaged parts.
Only use if the correct equipment is attached.
Never use the machine if the cover or protective de-
vice are damaged, or without the cover or protective
device. Replace damaged or illegible labels.
Operate the leaf vacuum using only the nozzle
and the connected collection bag. Replace worn or
damaged components.
Do not use this leaf blower near fire places or BBQ
places and open fire, ash pits, etc. A proper use of
the leaf blower contributes to fire spread avoidance.
WARNING
Do not work near open windows etc.
Do not put any objects on the lance blow ope-
nings. Make sure the blown material is not being
blown at persons, animals, glass sheets or solid
objects such as trees, cars, walls, etc. Strong air flow
could throw off stones, dirt or rods or they could be
bounced off the ground and injure persons, animals,
break glass sheets or cause other damage.
Never use the appliance to disperse chemicals, fer-
tilisers or other substances. By this, you will avoid
toxic material spread.
Operation
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially
when there is a risk of storm.
WARNING
Risk of injury by rotating impeller.
• Keep your hands in safe distance.
• Never use the machine with a damaged cover or
protective device or without cover or protective
devices.
• Remove the battery pack before starting any
adjustment, cleaning and maintenance work on
the device.
• Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the
appliance has cooled down.
When operating the machine, ensure that it is positi-
oned securely, in particular on slopes.
Avoid abnormal body posture.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
When working, keep the appliance firmly with both
hands and with a distance from your body.
When feeding material, never stand on a level higher
than the level of the base of the machine.