Instruction manual
BW 18.0-EC
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS
1. Safety Warnings Common for
Blowing Operations
(a) This power tool is intended to function
as a blower. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
(b) Ensure that no persons in the vicinity are
injured by foreign particles that are swept up
into the air.
(c) Keep fingers away from the openings of
the power tool during use. Only operate the
blower with the nozzle attached.
The rotating blower can cause injuries.
(d) Do not air sweep substances that are
hazardous to health, such as beechwood
dust or oak dust, stone dust, asbestos.
These substances have been found to be
carcinogenic.
(e) Do not air sweep liquids. Any ingress of
liquid increases the risk of electric shock.
(f) Do not expose the device to rain or wet
conditions. The ingress of water in the motor
increases the risk of electric shock.
(g) Ensure that the workplace is well
ventilated.
(h) Wear additional personal protective
equipment such as safety goggles and
respirator (or breathing protection).
Wearing suitable protective equipment for
the conditions reduces any exposure to
hazardous substances.
(i) Do not allow to be used as toy.
(j) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
(k) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
2. Additional Warnings
(a) The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate must
correspond.
(b) Only FLEX AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER should disassemble or assemble
this power tool, and only genuine FLEX
replacement parts should be installed.
(c) Clean the exterior of the power tool only
with a soft cloth moistened with soapy
water, and dry thoroughly.
(d) Never use solvents, gasoline or thinners
on plastic components; otherwise the
plastic may dissolve.
3. Definitions for symbols used on
this tool
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE
TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL!
V
volts
r.p.m.
Rotation rate
Before switching on the power
tool, read the operating manual!
Wear eye protection!
Wear ear protection!
Do not use in the rain or leave
outdoors while it is raining!
Keep bystanders away!
