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5. USING THE VACUUM (SEE FIG. K)
CAUTION!
The vacuum can pick up debris, possibly
causing serious personal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
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Do not operate the vacuum without the bag
installed or with the bag zipper open.
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Do not vacuum sharp, pointed, or hard objects
that could be thrown through the fabric of the
bag, such as wires, staples, nails, or rocks.
IMPORTANT:
Do not force the vacuum tube into
a pile of debris or hold the tube upright while force
feeding debris into the tube. Either action may clog
and damage the impeller. If the vacuum starts to
vibrate or make abnormal noise, stop it, unplug the
cord, and check for the cause.
K
6. EMPTYING COLLECTION BAG (SEE FIG. L)
Turn off the vacuum and remove the battery pack.
Unzip and empty the bag.
Do not store debris in the bag. To clean the bag,
turn it inside out and shake out any excess debris.
Once a year, handwash the bag in soapy water
and allow it to air dry.
WARNING: Normal usage of the bag
causes it to wear and deteriorate over
time. A worn or deteriorated bag allows small
objects to be thrown through the bag, possibly
injuring the operator or bystanders. Check
the bag frequently. If it is worn or deteriorated,
replace it with a vacuum bag.
L
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack from the tool before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
WARNING:
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Remove the battery pack before any work on
the device.
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Before each use, check the device for obvious
deficiencies, such as loose, worn or damaged
parts and for correct seating of the parts.
Replace damaged parts.
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Carry out the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. By this means, a long
and reliable life is guaranteed.
1. CLEANING
Clean the device in each case immediately after
working, since otherwise mud with leaf residues
hardens and sets and can possibly no longer be
removed without dismantling the motor casing.
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Clean the device casing, the vacuum tube
and the ventilation slots regularly with a soft
brush or a cloth. Never clean the device under
running water.
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Do not employ any cleaning agents or solvents.
They can irreparably damage the device.
Chemical substances can attack the plastic
parts of the device.
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Take off the collection bag after finishing work,
turn it inside out and brush it thoroughly. In
this way, you avoid the generation of mold and
unpleasant outdoors.
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Free the outlet area from possible shredded
residues.
