Safety Information - Westinghouse 40V MAX+ Manual De Usuario

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
WARNING: When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
WARNING: When using blower be aware of your surroundings. Dust generated by your
surrounding has the potential of containing harmful chemicals such as: compounds in fertilizers,
compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides, arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BLOWER
BEFORE USING
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• DO NOT use on wet surfaces.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. Do
not use with a damaged plug. If the tool is not working as it should, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center.
• When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water.
• DO NOT expose to rain when operating the machine.
• Store indoors. Do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
WHEN USING
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust of fumes.
• For household use only.
• Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Use only 40V Westinghouse batteries.
• Use only Westinghouse charger.
• DO NOT operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects that can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string.
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