expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to
be beyond your capability.
•
Do not allow children to use or be in the vicinity of
the product. Since the product is easy to start,
children may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of
serious personal injury. Disconnect the battery
when the product is not under close supervision.
•
Ensure that no people or animals come closer than
15 metres (50 ft.) while you work. When several
operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least 15 metres. Otherwise
there is a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the
product immediately if anyone approaches. Never
swing the product around without first checking
behind you to make sure that no one is within the
safety zone.
•
Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles
(roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case
you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
•
Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all
times. Do not overreach.
•
Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
wear hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the product stops.
•
Show consideration to persons in your
surroundings by avoiding using the product at
unsuitable times, such as late in the evening or
early in the morning. Follow local regulations and
ordinances.
•
Use the product with the lowest possible airflow. It
is seldom necessary to use full airflow, and many
work procedures can be done at half airflow. A
lower airflow means less noise and less dust, and it
is also easier to keep control over the rubbish
collected together/moved.
•
Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to
the ground.
•
Hold the opening of the blower as close to the
ground as possible.
•
Observe your surroundings. Direct the product
away from persons, animals, play areas, cars etc..
•
Minimize the blowing time by lightly wetting dusty
areas or using spray equipment.
•
Be aware of the wind direction. Work with the wind
to make your work easier.
•
Stop the product and remove the battery if the
product starts to vibrate abnormally.
•
Using the product to move large piles is time
consuming and creates unnecessary noise.
•
Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not
blown rubbish into someone's garden.
•
Do not run with the product.
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The powerful currents of air can move objects at
such a speed that they can bounce back and cause
serious eye injuries.
•
Do not direct the airflow towards people or animals.
•
Stop the motor before you assemble or dismantle
accessories or other parts.
•
Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.
•
Never put the product down when it is activated
unless you have it in clear sight.
•
The product must not be used while on a ladder or
scaffolding.
•
Do not use the product unless you are able to call
for help in case of an accident.
•
Watch out for thrown objects. Stones, rubbish, etc.,
can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness
or serious injury.
•
Use a residual-current device (RCD) for increased
security when you charge the product. A residual-
current device is fitted to protect operators in case
an electrical fault should occur.
•
This product is renowned for its low vibration load.
Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
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