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Use the right unit – Do not use this unit for any job except
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that for which it is intended.
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Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
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Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area a minimum o10 meters when starting or operating
the unit.
Maintain unit with care. Keep unit clean for best and safest
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performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.
Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired.
Do not place outlet of blower near eyes or ears
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when operating.
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Do not operate the machine while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
Do not overreach. Keep balance at all times. Always be sure
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of footing. Walk, never run.
Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the machine
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is disconnected from the battery and the moving hazardous
parts have come to a complete stop.
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If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, remove the battery
pack and immediately check.
Do not attempt to clear clogs from unit without first
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removing the battery.
Do not immerse any part of the unit in liquid.
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Do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit
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that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
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Do not allow debris to be ingested into blower intake.
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Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
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Do not use to blow explosive dust, or in areas where
air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other
combustible material.
Do not attempt to repair the blower. To assure product
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safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments
should be performed by authorized service centres.
Do not operate blower in a gaseous or explosive
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atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
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Never leave blower running unattended. Turn power off.
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Remove the battery pack before connecting the tube.
Store idle units. When not in use, the unit should be stored in
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a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
Instructions for compatible batteries and chargers are
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included for reference in this manual. Read all instruction
manuals included with your battery pack or charger. Read all
cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack.
Disconnect the battery pack from the blower before
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making any adjustments, changing accessories,
servicing, moving or storing the unit. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
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Wear substantial footwear, long trousers while
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operating the machine.
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Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
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Impairment of hearing.
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Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
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Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
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Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
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Chargers
D
WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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as easy as possible to operate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D
WALT charger is double insulated in
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accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the D
service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING:
the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
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No connection is to be made to
; the maximum length
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