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■ Use the full blower nozzle extension so that
the air stream can work close to the ground
and perform effectively.
■ Do not place the product on top of or near
loose debris. Debris can be sucked into the
intake vent, resulting in possible damage to
the product.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire,
personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse the product,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid
to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive
fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the product, remove the battery pack,
and allow it to cool down before storing or
transporting.
■ Clean all foreign materials from the product.
Store the product in a cool, dry, and
well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. Keep the product away
from corrosive agents, such as garden
chemicals, and de-icing salts. Do not store
the product outdoors.
■ For transportation in vehicles, secure the
product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void the warranty.
WARNING! Servicing requires extreme
care and knowledge and should be performed
only by a qualified service technician. Have
the product serviced by an authorised service
centre. When servicing, use only original
replacement parts.
■ You may make adjustment or repairs that
are described in this manual. For other
repairs, contact an authorised service
agent.
■ After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
■ Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting moving parts, always turn off
the product, remove the battery pack, and
make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
■ Remove the blower tubes to inspect for
blockage. Clear the tubes if required.
■ Reinstall the tubes before installing the
battery pack and starting the product.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 7.
1. Blower tube
2. Tube latch
3. Turbo button
4. Trigger
5. Handle