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Examine the work area before you use the product.
Remove all unwanted material and hard objects,
such as rocks, glass and wire, that can be ejected,
ricochet, or cause injury or damage during operation.
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Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of
persons, animals, open windows or vehicles.
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Stop the motor before you assemble or disassemble
the accessories or other components.
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Do not operate the product without the guard.
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Do not stay on a ladder while you operate the
product.
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Safely attach the product during transport.
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Operate the product only at the recommended hour.
Obey local regulations.
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Operate the product at the lowest possible speed to
do the work.
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Make sure that the product is in good condition
before operation.
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Use a rake or broom to loosen unwanted material
from the ground before operation.
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If the work area is dirty, spray it with a hose.
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Use the product as an alternative to a hose to save
water.
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Do not point the product at easily damaged plants.
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Control air flow by pointing the blower tube down or
to one side. Do not blow air in the direction of
objects, such as walls, large rocks, vehicles and
fences.
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If you do work at inner corners blow from the corner
and into the center of the work area. If not, unwanted
material can hit your face and cause eye injury.
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Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
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Make sure that long hair is put above your
shoulders.
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Make sure that your hands, feet and the product are
in the correct position during operation. Keep firm
footing and balance. Do not overreach.
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Bystanders must use eye protection.
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Stop the motor if other persons enter the work area.
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Do not operate the product on roofs or from other
high positions. This can cause injury.
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Use the full nozzle extension to keep the air stream
near the ground.
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Dispose the unwanted material in the waste
receptacles after use of the product.
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Remove the battery pack before you remove a
blockage or other material.
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Remove the battery pack if the product has an
unusual vibration.
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Operate the product only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
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Keep firm footing on slopes.
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Walk, do not run.
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Keep all air intakes clean.
Personal protective equipment
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Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal
protective equipment does not erase the risk of
injury. The personal protective equipment decreases
the grade of injury if an accident occurs.
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Always use approved eye protection while you
operate the product.
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Do not operate the product with bare feet or with
open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant
boots.
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Use heavy, long pants.
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If it is necessary, use approved protective gloves.
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Use a helmet if it is possible that objects fall on your
head.
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Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
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Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
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Always use an approved dust mask while you
operate the product in a dusty environment.
Protective devices on the product
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Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to
the product.
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The life of the product increases.
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The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
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Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
Power button
Make sure that the motor stops when you push the
power button.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Incorrect maintenance can
result in motor damage or injury.
The operator of the product is responsible for the
performance of all necessary maintenance, as specified
in the operator's manual.
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