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• Walk at a steady pace, do not run.
Carefully inspect the surface to be
cleaned and remove all wires, stones,
cans and other foreign bodies.
• Keep fingers and feet away from the
suction tube opening and impeller
wheel. There is a danger of injury.
• Employ the device in a completely as-
sembled condition only.
• Only use the replacement parts that
are supplied and recommended by
our Service Centre.
• Remove the battery:
- when you are not using the device,
- transporting it or leaving it unat-
tended;
- when you are checking the device,
cleaning it or removing blockages;
- when you are carrying out cleaning
or maintenance work or replacing
accessories;
- when the power or extension cable
is damaged; after contact with for-
eign bodies or in case of abnormal
vibration;
• Keep all cooling air inlets clear of dirt.
2) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS
•
Ensure that the device is switched off
before inserting the battery.
Inserting a
battery into a power tool that is switched
on may result in accidents.
•
Recharge the batteries indoors only
because the battery charger is de
-
signed for indoor use only.
•
To reduce the electric shock hazard,
unplug the battery charger from the
mains before cleaning the charger.
•
Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do not
leave it on a heater.
Heat damages the
battery and there is a risk of explosion.
•
Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
•
Do not open up the battery and avoid
mechanical damage to the battery.
Risk of short circuit and fumes may be
emitted that irritate the respiratory tract.
Ensure fresh air and seek medical assis-
tance in the event of discomfort.
•
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries!
3) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this electric
tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by swing-
ing your hands and arms when operating
the appliance for longer periods of time
or if the unit is not held or maintained
properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or lethal injuries, we rec-
ommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and
the manufacturer of their medical
implant before operating the ma-
chine.
CORRECT HANDLING OF THE
BATTERY CHARGER
• This device can be used by chil-
dren aged 8 and over and by
people with reduced physical,
