6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Always carry out the safety checks before
use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Hand grips (Fig. 1.C.)
Screws on the machine
Cooling air ducts
Blower tube (Fig. 1.B)
Rotor
Battery (Fig. 1.D.)
Start/stop switch (Fig. 6.A) It must easily move from
Machine
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Start the machine
(para. 6.3 )
1. Move the switch to
the stop position
(Fig. 6 .A.1 )
If any of the results fail to match the
indications provided in the tables below, do
not use the machine! Take it to a service centre
to be checked and repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP
Don't start the machine when it's under
charging status.
1. Adopt a firm and well-balanced position;
2. Make sure that the blower tube is not directed
towards any bystanders or debris;
Make sure the start/stop switch (Fig. 6.A)
is in the "A. 1" position.
3. Fit the batteries (Fig. 8) inside their housing
pressing down until you hear it clicks firmly
into position and assure the electrical contact;
Result
Are clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not clogged
Correctly installed.
No signs of damage
No obstruction.
No signs of damage
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage
one position to the other.
No signs of damage
or wear.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
Result
The machine starts and
the rotor starts rotating.
1. The switch should
move easily and the
machine should stop.
NOTE The machine works only with both
batteries inserted.
4. Move the switch to the start position (Fig.
9.A.2, Fig. 9.A.3).
Starting
the
simultaneous rotation of the rotor.
NOTE Operate the machine only on a firm, level
surface.
6.4 OPERATION
While working, the machine must always
be held firmly with the hand on the handgrip
(Fig. 10).
NOTE During use, the battery is protected
against total drainage with a protective device
that switches off the machine and stops it from
working.
6.4.1 Adjusting the speed
It is always advisable to set the rotor speed in
relation to the type of material to be removed:
– average blowing speed (Fig. 9.A.2) for light
materials and small shrubs on the lawn, to
move light grass and leaves on pavement or
solid ground;
– high blowing speed (Fig. 9.A.3) for wet
leaves, heavier material, such as fresh snow
or bulky rubbish.
6.4.2 Operating suggestions
•
It is recommended to use the machine at a
temperature between -10°C and 60°C
•
Proceed slowly keeping the end of the
blower tube at a suitable distance from the
ground (Fig. 10).
•
To avoid dispersing the material to be
removed, direct the air flow towards the outer
edges of the pile of material. Never direct the
air flow to the middle of the pile.
6.5 STOP
To stop the machine, move the switch to the stop
position (Fig. 11.A.1).
The rotor will continue to rotate for a
few seconds after you have switched off the
motor.
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