e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery, avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
fl
ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
6) Service
a) Have your blower serviced by a
quali
fi
ed repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the blower
is maintained.
b) If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service center.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND
SYMBOLS
1.
Do not put your hands or face near the
blower opening during use.
Doing so might lead to injuries.
2.
Do not block the blower opening or intake.
Blocking the blower opening will cause
an increase in the motor rotation speed
abnormally and might damage the vanes on
the inner section of the unit or cause injuries.
The motor might also overheat and cause a
fi
re.
3.
Do not use in locations where in
fl
ammable
materials such as lacquer, paint, benzene,
thinner or gasoline are present. Also do not
let items such as lighted cigarette butts be
suctioned inside at such locations.
Explosion
or
fi
res might result.
4.
If you notice the unit is operating poorly
or making abnormal noises, immediately
stop using and shut o
ff
the power switch.
Request an inspection and repair from the
dealer where you purchased the unit or a
metabo HPT Authorized Service Center.
Continuing to use while operating abnormally
might cause injuries.
5.
If the unit is mistakenly dropped or
strikes another object, make a thorough
check of the unit for cracks, breakage or
deformation, etc.
Injuries might occur if the unit has cracks,
breakage or deformation.
6.
Do not use near objects generating high
heat such as stoves.
Fires might occur if used near such locations.
7.
Make a thorough inspection if using the
blower to blow or clean viscous powder or
dust particles.
Powder or dust particles might be suctioned
in and adhere internally, causing the vanes to
break or injuries to occur.
8.
Do not leave on locations such as benches
or
fl
oors while still rotating.
Injuries might occur.
9.
ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using
the blower for extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
10. When working at elevated locations, clear
the area of all other people and be aware of
conditions below you.
11.
NEVER touch moving parts.
NEVER
place your hands,
fi
ngers or other
body parts near the blower’s moving parts.
12.
NEVER use a blower for applications other
than those speci
fi
ed.
NEVER
use a blower for applications other
than those speci
fi
ed in the Instruction Manual.
13.
Handle blower correctly.
Operate the blower according to the
instructions provided herein. Do not
drop or throw the blower.
NEVER
allow
the blower to be operated by children,
individuals unfamiliar with its operation or
unauthorized personnel.
14.
Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in
place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly
mounted. Check their condition periodically.
15.
Do not use blower if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the blower’s housing or handle can
lead to electric shock. Such blower should not
be used until repaired.
16.
NEVER use a blower which is defective or
operating abnormally.
If the blower appears to be operating unusually,
making strange noises, or otherwise appears
defective, stop using it immediately and arrange
for repairs by a metabo HPT authorized service
center.
17.
Carefully handle blower.
Should a blower be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be
deformed, cracked, or damaged.
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