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Never pull by the power cord to disconnect
from the power supply.
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Keep the power cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
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Always direct the cable to the rear or away
from the product.
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Make sure that the voltage is correct for
your product. A nameplate on the product
indicates its voltage. Never connect the
product to an AC voltage that differs from
this voltage.
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Make sure that the switch is in the OFF
position before disconnecting from power
supply.
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Electrical power should be supplied via
a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
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Some regions have regulations that restrict
the use of the product to some operations.
Check with your local authority for advice.
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While operating the product, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the product when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
loose-fitting
clothing
hanging cords or ties.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that
can be drawn into the air inlet. Secure long
hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
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Wear hearing protection at all times while
operating the product. The product is noisy,
and may cause permanent hearing injury if
precautions to limit your exposure and to
reduce noise are not strictly adhered to.
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Wear full eye protection at all times while
operating the product. The manufacturer
strongly suggests a full face mask or fully
enclosed goggles. Normal spectacles or
sun glasses are not adequate protection.
Objects can be thrown at high speed by the
powerful air jet at any time and may rebound
from hard surfaces towards the operator.
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Before each use, ensure that all controls
and safety devices function correctly. Do
not use the product if the off switch does
not stop the product.
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Operate the product in a recommended
position and only on a firm and level
surface.
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Do not operate the product on a paved
or gravel surface where ejected material
could cause injury.
Before each use, always inspect the
housing for damage. Ensure that guards
and handles are in place and properly
secured. Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to preserve balance.
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
Never operate the product while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing or vacuuming.
Clear the work area before each use.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string that can be blown
a considerable distance by high velocity air.
WARNING
Before using the product in vacuum mode,
you must assemble the upper and lower
vacuum tubes together. This is a one-time
operation only. Never operate the vacuum
with only the upper vacuum tube fi tted.
The risk of personal injury is signifi cantly
increased if you fail to follow this warning.
Before starting the product, make sure that
the feeding chamber is empty.
Keep your face and body away from the
feed intake opening.
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.
Do not operate the product in poor lighting.
The operator requires a clear view of the
work area to identify potential hazards.
Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Stop the
product if anyone enters the area.
Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area.