Safety Regulations - EINHELL GC-EL 2500 E Originalbetriebsanleitung

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regula-
tions and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
General instructions
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Read the complete operating manual with
due care. Acquaint yourself with the controls
and how to use the tool.
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All persons (including children) who, for rea-
sons of physical, sensory or mental ability or
inexperience or lack of knowledge, are not in
a position to be able to use this device safely,
should not use the device unsupervised or
without instruction by or from a responsible
person. Children must always be supervised
in order to ensure that they do not play with
the device.
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Never allow children to use the tool.
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Never allow other persons who are not fami-
liar with the operating instructions to use the
tool. Contact your local government offices for
information regarding minimum age require-
ments for operating the tool.
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Never use the tool when there are people –
particularly children – or pets nearby.
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The user is responsible for any accidents or
hazards suffered by third parties or their pro-
perty.
Preparation
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Always wear sturdy footwear and long
trousers when using the tool.
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Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
They may get drawn into the suction opening.
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Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes are recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear a hair
net if you have long hair.
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Wear safety goggles while you work.
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Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs
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Always check the tool, the power cable and
the extension cable before using the tool.
Only operate the tool when it is in good wor-
king order and is not damaged in any way.
Damaged parts have to be replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified electrician.
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Never use the tool if any of its safety devices
or guards are damaged or if any safety at-
tachments such as deflectors and/or grass
catching devices are missing.
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When working outdoors, use only extension
cables which are approved for outdoor use.
Extension cables must have a minimum
cross-section of 1.5 mm
tions must be splash-proof.
Operation
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Always trail the power cable behind the tool.
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If the power cable or extension cable is da-
maged, pull the plug out of the socket.
NEVER TOUCH THE CABLE BEFORE THE
PLUG HAS BEEN PULLED OUT OF THE
SOCKET.
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Do not carry the tool by its power cable.
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Always pull out the power plug:
- when the tool is not being used, when it is
being transported or when you leave it un-
supervised.
- when you are checking the tool, cleaning it
or removing blockages.
- when you want to carry out cleaning or
maintenance work on the tool or replace ac-
cessories.
- after the tool impacts with foreign bodies or
you notice unusual vibrations.
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Use the tool only in broad daylight or in well-lit
conditions.
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Do not underestimate the forces involved.
Make sure you stand squarely and keep your
balance at all times.
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If possible, avoid using the tool on wet grass.
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Ensure that you maintain a steady foothold
particularly while working on slopes.
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Always walk. Never run.
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Always keep the ventilation opening clean.
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Never direct the vacuum/blow hole at persons
or animals.
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The machine may only be used at reasonable
times of the day, i.e. not in the early morning
or late evening when it will be a nuisance to
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