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Item 61955
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The Tool Experts
05 2022-1
Safety instructions
Warning:
Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions could result in serious injury.
Familiarize yourself with the device
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Read the operating instructions carefully until you have fully understood and are able to follow
all warnings and safety advice before you start using the device.
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Limit the use of the device to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety
instructions in this manual.
Safety within working area
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Remove debris or grass clippings from driveways, pavements, patios, etc.
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Blow the clippings, straw, and leaves in a pile.
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Warning:
Examine the work area before starting the device. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that could ricochet, be thrown, causing injury or damage during
operation.
Personal safety
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Warning:
This machine generates an electromagnetic field when in operation. This field can
affect the functioning of active or passive medical implants under certain conditions. To avoid
the risk of serious injury or death, persons with a medical implant should consult their doctor
and/or the manufacturer of the implant before using this machine.
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Always wear protective glasses and ear protection when using and maintaining the device.
Stirred stones or debris could otherwise be thrown in your eyes or face and lead to serious
injuries and/or blindness.
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Always wear safety shoes. Never use the device barefoot or wearing sandals.
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Always wear a dust or face mask when working in a dusty environment.
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Tie hair together that exceeds shoulder length. Secure or remove any jewellery, loose clothing,
loose straps, ribbons, fringes, etc., as they could be caught by moving parts.
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Never work with the leaf blower if you are tired or feel ill, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medicine.
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Keep children, animals, and other bystanders at least 15
m from your work area when you start
or use the device. Never point the air nozzle at other people or animals.
Fuel-handling safety
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames (including jobs that may cause sparks) and do not
smoke in areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area. Store fuel in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Use an
approved, labelled container for all fuel purposes.
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Do not smoke when handling fuel or operating the device.
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Make sure that the device is properly installed and in good working condition.
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Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot or running.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up any fuel spills before starting the engine.
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Before starting the engine, move at least 3
m from the fuel and the refuelling point.
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Always store fuel in a container approved for flammable liquids.
Safety of operation
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Warning:
Stop the engine before opening the vacuum opening cover. To avoid injury, the en-
gine must be switched off and the blades of the blower fan must no longer rotate.
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This leaf blower/vacuum cleaner is only suitable for blowing together and vacuuming leaves and
other debris on the ground.
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Before each use, inspect the device for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Only operate
the leaf blower when it is in perfect condition.