pack to excessive
temperatures.
Be aware of the risk of
short-circuiting the poles
of the battery-powered
product or battery pack
by metal objects.
Remove the battery pack
from the product before
charging.
Remove the battery pack
from the product if the
product is to be stored
unused for a long period
of time.
Do not use a modified or
damaged battery pack.
Preparation
Never operate the
product while people,
especially children, or
pets are nearby.
The personal protective
equipment protects the
health of the operator
and ensures the smooth
operation of the product.
Wear suitable work
clothing, such as sturdy
shoes with non-slip soles,
long, robust trousers,
gloves, safety goggles
and ear protection. Wear
this protective equipment
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at all times while
operating the product.
Never use the product
barefooted or wearing
open sandals.
Wear respiratory
protection to protect
yourself against dust.
Do not wear loose
hanging clothing, clothing
with hanging laces, ties,
or jewellery that could be
sucked into the air intake.
Wear protective headgear
to contain long hair.
Keep long hair away from
the suction apertures.
Pay attention to people,
especially children, pets,
open windows, etc. The
blown material can be
thrown in their direction.
Stop working if they are
in close proximity. Keep
a safet distance of 5 m
around you.
Be familiar with your
surroundings and pay
attention to potential
dangers that may
be overlooked when
working.
Carefully inspect the
surface to be cleaned
and remove all wires,