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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery pack terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
■
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery pack; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery pack may cause irritation or burns.
■
Do not use a battery pack or tool that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion, or risk
of injury.
■
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperatures. Exposure to fire
or excessive temperature above 130°C may
cause explosion.
■
Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
OPERATION
■
Operate the product only at reasonable
hours—not early in the morning or late at
night when people might be disturbed.
■
Never operate the product in an explosive
atmosphere.
■
Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
■
Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Stop the
product if anyone enters the area.
■
Do not operate the product in poor lighting.
The operator requires a clear view of the
work area to identify potential hazards.
■
Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area.
■
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
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Original Instructions
■
Keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
■
Never use the product with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices in place.
■
To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always turn off the
product and remove the battery pack. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
●
before leaving the product unattended
●
before clearing blockages
●
before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
●
before inspecting the product after
striking a foreign object
●
whenever the product starts to vibrate
abnormally (inspect immediately)
■
Immediately turn off the product and remove
the battery pack in the event of accident
or breakdown. Do not operate the product
again until it has been fully checked by an
authorised service centre.
■
Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
■
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy
impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately stop the product and inspect
for damage or identify the cause of the
vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised
centre.
BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
■
Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions
to reduce the risk of injury associated with
the inhalation of dust.
■
Slightly
dampen
conditions.
■
Do not use the product near open windows.
■
Use the full blower nozzle extension so that
the air stream can work close to the ground
and perform effectively.
■
Do not point the blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
■
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
■
Do not place the product on top of or near
loose debris. Debris can be sucked into the
intake vent, resulting in possible damage to
the product.
surfaces
in
dusty