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safety, especially on slopes or on bumpy, slippery or
unstable ground.
8) Make sure the machine is securely locked when you
start the engine:
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Check that there is no bystanders or pets within at least
15 metres of the machine’s range of action;
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Do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust
fumes towards inflammable materials.
9) Do not change the engine settings or over-speed the
engine.
10) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use
a small machine for heavy-duty works.If you use the
right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.
11) Ensure the machine does not come into contact with
foreign bodies and possible flying debris and dust
being thrown up by the air; do not direct the air jet
in the direction of people or animals. The powerful
currents of air can move objects at such a speed that
they can bounce back and cause serious eye injuries.
12) Always pay the utmost attention to prevent removed
material or dust from injuring people or animals or
damaging property. Always assess wind direction
and never work against the wind. Always extend the
blower tube correctly so that the air flow works close
to the earth.
13) During use do not obstruct the air vents.
14) The blower must not be used while on a ladder or
scaffolding.
15) Stop the engine:
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when mounting or removing accessories for blowing;
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whenever you leave the machine unattended;
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before refuelling;
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when moving between work areas.
16) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
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before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
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after the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the machine
for any damage and make repairs before restarting it
again;
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if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (find and
remove the cause of the vibration immediately);
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when the machine is not in use.
17) To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine
with the engine hot on leaves, dry grass or other in -
flammable material.
18) WARNING – If something breaks or an accident oc -
curs while working, turn off the engine immediate -
ly and move the machine away to prevent further
damage; if an accident occurs with injuries or third
parties are injured, carry out the first aid measures
most suitable for the situation immediately and con
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tact the medical authorities for any necessary health
care. Carefully remove any debris that might cause
damage or harm persons or animals should they not
be seen.
19) The noise and vibration levels shown in these instruc -
tions are the maximum levels for use of the machine.
Insufficient maintenance has a significant impact on
vibration and noise emissions. Consequently, it is nec
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essary to take preventive steps to eliminate possible
damage due to high levels of noise and stress from
vibration. Maintain the machine well, wear ear pro
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tection devices and take breaks while working.
20) Rotating parts can cause serious injury, avoid contact -
ing the rotating parts when they are still in rotation.
21) Don’t operate the machine near open windows.
22) Operating the machine with a stable speed and
griping the handle firmly with suitable force can de -
crease the vibration level. Low engine speed means
low-noise level, so operate the machine at the low
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est engine speed necessary to accomplish the task.
During a working day, you shall take frequent and
adequate breaks to prevent damage from vibration
and damage to the ears.
23) Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries
and neurovascular disorders (also called “Raynaud’s
syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people
suffering from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itching,
pain and discolouring of or structural changes to the
skin. These effects can be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping the handgrips ex
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cessively tightly. If the symptoms occur, the length
of time the machine is used must be reduced and a
doctor consulted.
ADJUSTING THE HARNESS
WARNING!
The harness must always be worn when
working with the machine. Failure to do so means you
will be unable to manoeuvre safely and this can result in
injury to yourself or others.
Make sure that the waist belt is closed and correctly ad
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justed. There is a risk that an unclosed belt can get stuck
or sucked into the fan of the machine.
A correctly adjusted harness and machine significantly
facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best
working position. Tighten the side straps so that the pres
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sure is evenly distributed across the shoulders (Fig. 3).
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE
This machine was designed and manufactured for:
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blow-sweeping leaves, grass, paper and similar mate -
rials, e.g. in lawns, pathways, car parks and roads. Any
other use differing from the above-mentioned ones
could be hazardous, harm people and/or damage
things and the machine.
Improper use
The machine must not be used for blow-sweeping haz -
ardous materials, e.g. accumulation of inflammable or
explosive products, hot embers or combustion materi
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al without a flame, lit cigarettes, pieces of glass, sharp
objects, metal objects, stones and any other object that
could be dangerous to the operator and others.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not lim
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ited to:
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aiming the air shot towards persons and/or animals ;
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using the machine without the accessories specifically
supplied by the manufacturer for specific uses, or use of
accessories in a way not intended in these instructions;
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use of the machine by more than one person.