tial dangers that may be over-
looked when working.
• Carefully inspect the surface
to be cleaned and remove all
wires, stones, cans and other
foreign bodies.
• Use a rake or broom to remove
foreign bodies before beginning
the blowing process.
• Use both parts of the blowpipe
so that the airflow can work
close to the ground.
• In very dry conditions, lightly
moisten the surface or use a
sprayer to reduce the build-up of
dust.
• Do not work with a damaged or
incomplete device or one which
has been converted without the
permission of the manufacturer.
Before use, check the safety sta-
tus of the device, in particular
the switch.
• Only use the device when fully
assembled.
• Never operate the device with
defective protection equipment
or faulty protection covers or
without any protection equip-
ment.
• Please be aware that the op-
erator or user is responsible for
accidents or injuries to other
people or their property.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing,
clothing with hanging laces or
ties.
• Operate the machine in a rec-
ommended position and only
when standing on a solid, flat
surface.
• Do not operate the machine on
a paved surface or a gravel sur-
face where the ejected material
could cause injury.
• Always perform a visual inspec-
tion prior to use to make sure
that the fastening equipment is
secured, the housing is undam-
aged and the protective equip-
ment and shields are present.
Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to ensure
balance. Replace damaged or
illegible markings.
• Ensure that the in-feed is empty
prior to starting the machine.
• Keep your face and body away
from the in-feed aperture.
• Do not allow hands or other
body parts or clothing to enter
the in-feed or discharge chute,
or to be in the vicinity of moving
parts.
• Do not stand within the ejection
zone while operating the ma-
chine.
• Take extreme care when feeding
material into the machine to en-
sure no metallic objects, stones,
bottles, canisters or other for-
eign objects are taken in.
• If the cutting mechanism comes
into contact with a foreign
object or the machine starts to
emit unusual noises or vibrate,
immediately turn off the power
source and wait for the machine
to come to a standstill. Remove
the battery and perform the fol-
lowing steps before restarting
and operating the machine:
- Investigate for damage;
- Replace or repair damaged
parts;
- Check for loose parts and
tighten as necessary.
GB
MT
27