IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction
Manual before operating or maintaining this blower.
Most accidents that result from blower operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation
before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections
which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identi
fi
ed by WARNINGS on
the blower and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER
use this blower in a manner that has not been speci
fi
cally recommended by metabo HPT.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS
APPLIANCE)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fi
re, electric shock, or
injury:
1. Use indoors only.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
4. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.
5. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
6.
Do not operate blower in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl
ammable or combustible liquids, gasses or
dust.
7. Do not use to pick up
fl
ammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
8. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
9. Never use when the temperature is below 23°F
(-5°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
10. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, line, hair, and anything that may reduce
air
fl
ow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing,
fi
ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving.
12. Do not charge the unit outdoors.
13. Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
14. Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is
severely damaged. The batteries can explode
in a
fi
re.
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