Gardena EJ3000, Operating Instructions Manual

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5) Maintenance and storage
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
– Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in a safe working condition.
– Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
– Use only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
– Inspect the debris bag regularly. If the debris
bag becomes worn or damaged, replace.
– Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
Blower safety warnings
• 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.
• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment a ttached.
When used as a blower, always install
a blower tube. Use only recommended
attachments to prevent personal injury.
• Do not use blower near leaf or brush fires,
fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
Proper use of the blower will help avoid
spreading f ire.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automobiles,
walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks,
dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals, break glass,
or cause other damage.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or any other substances.
This will prevent the spreading of toxic
materials.
Vacuum safety warnings
• Stop the motor and disconnect the
extension cord before opening the air
inlet door or attempting to insert or
remove the vacuum tubes.
The motor must be stopped and the impeller
blades no longer turning to avoid serious
injury from the rotating blades.
• Inspect the area before using the unit.
Hard objects can be thrown through the
collection bag or the housing and become
dangerous missiles which can cause
serious injury to the operator or others.
• Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal,
broken glass, etc. Proper use of the unit
will reduce possible personal injury and/or
damage to the unit.
• Do not attempt to vacuum water or other
liquids. Water or other liquids entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
• Never run the unit without the proper
equipment a ttached. When used as
a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and
collection bag assembly. Make sure the
collection bag assembly is completely zipped
when unit is running to avoid flying debris.
Use only recommended attachments.
• Do not vacuum discarded matches, cigars,
cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue
pits, brush piles, etc. Avoid situations which
could set the collection bag on fire. To avoid
spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays,
etc.
• Always use the shoulder strap when
vacuuming. This will help maintain control
of the power tool.
• Check air intake openings, elbow tube,
and vacuum tubes frequently, always with
the unit stopped and the power source
disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of
debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow. Do not use with any opening
blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
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