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vice with both hands and work
only with correctly adjusted
shoulder carrying strap.
• Do not stretch the body too
far and ensure that balance is
maintained.
• Keep fingers and feet away
from the suction tube opening
and impeller wheel. There is a
danger of injury.
• Do not work with the device if
you are tired or lack concentra-
tion or after the consumption of
alcohol or tablets. Always take
time out for a break. Work at a
reasonable pace. Move slowly;
do not run.
• Long use of the equipment can
result in vibration-related circu-
latory disorders in the hands.
However, the length of use can
be extended by using suitable
gloves or taking regular breaks.
• Avoid operating the machine in
poor weather conditions, espe-
cially when there is a lightning
hazard. Only work in daylight
or where there is good artificial
illumination. Work in daylight or
under good artificial lighting.
• Do not vacuum any burning,
smouldering or smoking materi-
als (e.g. cigarettes, embers etc.),
fumes or easily inflammable, poi-
sonous or explosive materials.
• Stop the machine and remove
the plug from the mains socket.
Ensure that all moving parts are
at a full standstill:
- when you are not using the de-
vice,
- transporting it or leaving it un-
attended;
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- when you are checking the
device, cleaning it or removing
blockages;
- when you are carrying out
cleaning or maintenance work
or replacing accessories;
- when the power or extension
cable is damaged; after con-
tact with foreign bodies or in
case of abnormal vibration;
• Do not vacuum any moist or wet
material or any liquids.
• Do not use the device in closed
or badly ventilated rooms. Do
not use the device near inflam-
mable liquids or gases. In case
of non-observance of these di-
rections, danger of fire or explo-
sion exists.
• If an accident or fault occurs
during operation, immediately
switch off the device and dis-
connect at the plug. For the cor-
rection of faults, read the "Trou-
bleshooting" chapter or contact
our Service-Centre.
• Walk at a steady pace, do not run.
• Make sure that the mains volt-
age is compatible with the infor-
mation of the label.
• Keep the cable away from the
field of action and basically
play it out behind the operator.
• 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 edges.
• 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