MTD L 17, Original Operating Instructions

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Safety information
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Safety information
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Never leave the leaf vacuum/blower
unattended during breaks and store it in a
secure location.
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Wear suitable safety goggles and ear
defenders!
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Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are
standing securely and that you maintain your
balance at all times. Pay particular attention, if
you are working on a slope. Do not run, rather
walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure
that you can maintain better control of the device
if unexpected situations occur.
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Take extra care if you are walking backwards.
Risk of tripping!
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Switch the motor off when carrying the device
to or from separate working positions.
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Never bypass or manipulate switching
mechanisms installed on the device.
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Never aim the device toward people, pets or
windows. Always blow in a direction where
there are neither people nor animals, nor
where delicate solid objects are located; such
as windows, walls, cars, etc.
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Always hold the device firmly with both
hands. One hand on the handle, the other on
the U-shaped grip.
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Never suck up or blow away substances other
than leaves or dirt with the device in order
to prevent the risk of injury and property
damage. Other substances are for example:
• Chemical products such as fertiliser or
other substances
• Damp objects or liquids
• Solid objects such as metal, glass, etc.
• Hot objects such as ash, embers, ciga-
rettes, etc.
Information about vibrations:
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Vibrations can cause nerve damage and
impair the blood circulation in the hands and
arms.
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When working in the cold, wear warm clothing
and keep your hands warm and dry.
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Take breaks.
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If you notice that the skin of your fingers
or hands goes numb, tingles, hurts or goes
white, stop working with the machine and, if
necessary, consult a doctor.
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The specified vibration emission values:
• Were measured according to a standardised
testing procedure.
• Make it possible to estimate the power tool
emissions and compare these with different
power tools. Dependent on the conditions
of use, the state of the power tool or tools
inserted for use with it, the actual vibration
load may be higher or lower. When estimat-
ing the emissions, consider doing so during
work pauses and phases when the tool is
under reduced load. Implement protective
actions, e.g. organisational measures,
based on appropriate estimates.
After use
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Switch the device off, remove the power pack
and check the device for damage.
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If you need to clean or service the device,
switch it off and remove the power pack.
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Ensure that ventilation slots are free from dirt.
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Do not clean the leaf vacuum/blower using
water.
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Store the device in a safe, dry location out of
the reach of children.
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Do not repair the device yourself; it must be
repaired by a qualified expert or workshop.
General safety information
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Never use a device with damaged or missing
guards or covers. They must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified expert or workshop.
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Spare parts must meet the requirements of
the manufacturer. Therefore, use only original
spare parts or those spare parts authorised by
the manufacturer. During replacement, always
observe the supplied fitting instructions and first
remove the power pack.