Before Commissioning - Primaster Pals 40 Gebrauchsanweisung

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LEAF VACUUM/LEAF BLOWER
WARNING
This device is not suitable for use by persons (including
children) with limited physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or insufficient experience and knowledge,
or persons who are not familiar with the instructions.
You must never be allowed to use the machine.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Children are
not allowed to carry out cleaning or user maintenance
unless under supervision.
There may also be an age restriction for the user
defined by local regulations.
Do not operate the device when persons, especially
children or pets are nearby.
WARNING
Do not use the device if there is rain or dampness.

Before commissioning

WARNING
Risk of injury! A device that has not been assembled
completely can cause serious injuries.
Fully assemble the device before you operate it and
connect it to the power supply.
WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Wear goggles.
• Wear ear protectors.
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Wear this protective
clothing at all times when the machine is being used.
Do not operate the machine with bare feet or with open
sandals.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or clothing with
hanging laces or ties.
• Do not wear any hanging clothing or jewellery that can
be sucked into the vacuum opening.
• Keep long hair away from the vacuum openings.
Operate the machine in a recommended position and
only on a fixed and even surface. Do not operate the
machine on a cobbled surface or on a gravel surface where
material that is ejected could cause injuries.
Check the work area before using the appliance.
Remove any hard objects such as stones, shards of
glass, wires, etc. that could be thrown off, knocked back
or that could otherwise cause injury or damage during
appliance operation.
Always carry out a visual inspection before use. The
device must not be used if it is damaged, not correctly
installed or if the safety devices are defective. Replace
any worn and damaged parts.
Only use if the correct equipment is attached. Never
use the machine if the cover or protective device are
damaged, or without the cover or protective device.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
Operate the leaf vacuum using only the nozzle
and the connected collection bag. Replace worn or
damaged components.
Do not use this leaf blower near fire places or BBQ
places and open fire, ash pits, etc. A proper use of the
leaf blower contributes to fire spread avoidance.
WARNING
Do not work near open windows etc.
Do not put any objects on the lance blow openings.
Make sure the blown material is not being blown at
persons, animals, glass sheets or solid objects such
as trees, cars, walls, etc. Strong air flow could throw
off stones, dirt or rods or they could be bounced off the
ground and injure persons, animals, break glass sheets
or cause other damage.
Never use the appliance to disperse chemicals,
fertilisers or other substances. By this, you will avoid
toxic material spread.
Operation
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially
when there is a risk of storm.
WARNING
Risk of injury by rotating impeller.
• Keep your hands in safe distance.
• Never use the machine with a damaged cover or protec-
tive device or without cover or protective devices.
• Remove the battery pack before starting any adjust-
ment, cleaning and maintenance work on the device.
• Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the
appliance has cooled down.
When operating the machine, ensure that it is
positioned securely, in particular on slopes.
Avoid abnormal body posture.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
When working, keep the appliance firmly with both
hands and with a distance from your body.
When feeding material, never stand on a level higher
than the level of the base of the machine.
Before starting the machine, make sure that the feeder
is empty.
Keep your face and body away from the feeding chute.
Do not allow hands, other parts of the body or clothing
to be placed in the feeder, in the ejection channel or
near moving parts.
Do not stand in the ejection zone when operating the
machine.
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