The user is responsible for any accidents that happen to other people or their property.
Preparation
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves and stout shoes. The use of approved safety
goggles is recommended.
Before using your Vac-Blower always visually inspect it to see that any parts are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged parts. Always inspect the insulation
on the power cord and any extension cable to be used, for cuts, and abrasions and
the condition of connectors. Any cable that is cut or worn and any damaged
connectors should be replaced before using the Vac-Blower.
Always check that there is no material left in the Vac-Blower before starting. This
could be dangerous.
Always check the operation of the Residual Current Device (R.C.D.).
Only use replacement parts, recommended for this product.
Take care when carrying out any repair or adjustment.
A Vac-Blower that has been modified or is incomplete is dangerous and no attempt
should be made to operate it.
Using your Vac-Blower
Always check the area to be worked, for wire and other debris etc, that could cause
damage to the Vac-Blower and injury to the operator.
Never feed hard objects such as stones, bottles, cans or pieces of metal into the
Vac-Blower. They can cause damage to the machine and possibly injury to the
operator and bystanders.
Never use the machine if there are people, especially children, or animals nearby.
Never let any person who is not familiar with these instructions operate this
machine.
Avoid operating the Vac-Blower in wet conditions, wherever possible.
Know how to stop the Vac-Blower quickly in an emergency.
Never operate the Vac-Blower if any of the guards are damaged, incorrectly fitted or
missing.
Make sure that you have adopted a safe and secure operating position before using
the Vac-Blower.
Make sure that all nuts and bolts are secure before starting the Vac-Blower.
Only use the Vac-Blower in dry surroundings never outdoors in the rain.
Do not use the Vac-Blower if it has a faulty safety device or if a guard is missing.
Special care should be taken when cleaning. This should only be done with the Vac-
Blower switched off and disconnected from the mains supply to prevent injury.
Ensure that the cable and any extension cable used are checked for damage and
are coiled correctly without kinks
Remove the plug from the mains supply:
Before leaving the Vac-Blower unattended for period;
Before clearing any blockage;
Before checking, cleaning or carrying out any work.
If a foreign body, or other debris, is accidentally feed into the Vac-Blower, stop it
immediately and do not use the Vac-Blower until it has been checked and you are
sure that the entire Vac-Blower is in a safe operating condition.
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