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Do not underestimate the forces involved. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times.
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If possible, avoid using the tool on wet grass.
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Ensure that you maintain a steady foothold particularly
while working on slopes.
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Always walk. Never run.
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Always keep the ventilation opening clean.
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Never direct the vacuum/blow hole at persons or animals.
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The machine may only be used at reasonable times
of the day, i.e. not in the early morning or late evening
when it will be a nuisance to other people. Permitted
times of use specified by local authorities must be
observed.
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The machine must be run at the lowest possible motor
speed required to carry out the work.
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Remove all foreign objects with a rake and brush be-
fore starting any blowing work.
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Where conditions are dusty, dampen the surface a little
or use a sprinkler attachment.
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Use the full-length blower nozzle extension so that the
air current can work near to the ground.
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Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc. and
blow the foreign objects safely away from them.
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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 ope-
rator and bystanders.
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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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If the Vac-Blower makes any unusual noise or starts
to vibrate abnormally STOP immediately remove the
plug from the mains supply and investigate the cause.
Excessive vibration can cause damage to the Vac-
Blower and injury to the operator.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
shields, or without safetydevices, for example debris
collector in place
Maintenance and storage
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Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
tightened in order to be sure that the machine is in a
safe working condition.
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Frequently check the debris bag for signs of wear and
deformation.
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Use only genuine accessories and spare parts.
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For your own safety, replace worn or damaged parts
without delay.
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Electric tools should be kept in a dry place when not
in use.
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If the mains cable for this device is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales ser-
vice or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
The tool can be plugged into any socket-outlet (with 230
V AC) that is equipped with a 10A fuse or higher. The
socket-outlet has to be safeguarded by an earthleakage
circuit breaker (e.l.c.b.). The operating current must not
exceed 30 mA.
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Workplace safety
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Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy
or unlit work areas can result in accidents.
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Do not operate the electric tool in an environment whe-
re there is a risk of explosions and where there are
inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools pro
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duce sparks which could set the dust or vapours alight.
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Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and
other persons. If there is a distraction, you may lose
control of the appliance.
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Electrical safety
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The connector plug from this electric tool must fit into
the socket. The plug should never be altered in any
way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed
electric tools. Unaltered plugs and correct sockets re-
duce the risk of an electric shock.
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Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as
pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The risk of electric
shock is increased if your body is earthed.
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Keep the tool out of the rain and away from moisture.
The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the
risk of an electric shock.
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Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool, to hang
it up or to pull it out of the socket. Keep the cable away
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the
appliance. Damaged or entangled cables increase the
risk of an electric shock.
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If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only
use extension cables which are designed specifically
for this purpose. Using specially designed outdoor ex-
tension cables, the risk of electric shock is reduced.
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If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment
can not be avoided, use a earthleakage circuit-breaker.
The earth-leakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of
an electric shock.
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Use connecting or extension cables up to a length of
1.5 m featuring a core cross section of at least 25 mm²
Fuse protection: 10 A
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Safety of persons
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Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an elec
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tric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention when using the electric tool can
result in serious injuries.
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Wear personal protection equipment and always wear
safety goggles. Wearing personal protection (such as
dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or
ear protection, depending upon the type and use of
the electric tool) reduces the risk of injury.
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Make sure that the appliance cannot start up acciden-
tally. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before
you connect it to the power supply and/or insert the
battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your finger is
on the switch whilst carrying the electric tool or if you
connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched
on, this can lead to accidents.
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Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the
electric tool. A tool or key which comes into contact
with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries.
