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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
• When working with the device, always maintain a safe
distance and natural body position.
• Always hold the device firmly in both hands.
• Before starting to work, check the working area for
animals and objects. Remove all objects that may be
slung away or become jammed in the cutting tool.
• Do not attempt to remove materials to be vacuumed
or to hold material already vacuumed when the motor
is running. Only remove any jammed material to be
vacuumed when the device is switched off.
• No other persons or animals may be present within an
area of 15 m around the vacuuming area, as they may
otherwise be injured by objects being slung away.
• Only work in well lit conditions where visibility is good.
• Do not work above head height! Do not lean forward
or back!
• The operator must wear tightly fitting clothing. Avoid
wearing loose clothing. Wear sturdy shoes and long
trousers.
• Take care when walking backwards. Danger of
stumbling!
• Never work in the rain.
• Vacuuming or blowing of heavy materials such as metal,
stones, branches, fir cones or broken glass is expressly
forbidden.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the vacuum
opening.
• When working with the device, ensure that there is
sufficient lighting.
• Always wear the required personal protective
equipment.
• Be careful of the dust you have raised and flying
objects. Especially dangerous is the rebound effect on
walls.
• Do not direct the device at people or animals when
vacuuming or blowing.
• Before starting to blow, loosen foreign bodies with a
rake or broom.
• The machine may only be operated during sensible
hours – not too early in the morning or too late in the
evening, as it may disturb other people.
• The times listed by the local authorities must be
adhered to.
• The whole blower nozzle piece must be used so that
the airstream can work close to the ground.
• Be aware of children and pets, close the windows and
blow the foreign bodies safely away.
• Remember that moving parts may also be located
behind ventilation and venting slots.
• Symbols which are on your device may not be removed
or covered. Notes on the device which are no longer
legible must be replaced immediately.