h)
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Service
a)
Only have your electric tool repaired by qual-
ified specialists and only with original spare
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for electric leaf vacuum/blowers
Instructions
a)
Read through the operating instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the controls and proper
operation of the machine.
b)
Never allow children or persons who are not fa-
miliar with these instructions to use the machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the user.
c)
Note that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards to other people or their prop-
erty.
Preparation
a)
Use ear protection and safety goggles. Wear them
during the entire time the machine is in use.
b)
Always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers
when operating the machine. Do not operate the
machine barefoot or in open sandals. Avoid wear-
ing loose-fitting clothing or clothing with hanging
strings or ties.
c)
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery that
could be drawn into the suction opening. Keep
long hair away from the suction openings.
d)
Operate the machine in a recommended position
and only on firm, level surfaces.
e)
Do not use the machine on a paved surface or
gravel surface where ejected material could cause
injuries.
f)
Always carry out a visual inspection before use to
check that the shredder, the bolts of the shredder
and other fasteners are secured, that the housing
is undamaged and that the guards and shields are
in place. Replace worn or damaged components
in sets to maintain balance. Replace damaged or
illegible labelling.
g)
Check the power supply and the extension cable
for signs of damage or ageing before use. If a ca-
ble is damaged during use, disconnect the mains
connection cable from the mains immediately. Do
not touch the cable until it has been discon-
nected from the mains. Do not use the machine
if the cable is damaged or tattered.
h)
Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or animals are nearby.
Operation
a)
Before starting the machine, make sure that the
feeder is empty.
b)
Keep your face and body away from the feed open-
ing.
c)
Do not allow hands, other body parts or clothing
to be in the feeder, ejection port or near moving
parts.
d)
Be careful to be stable when standing and not to
lose your balance. Do not overreach. When feed-
ing material, never stand on a higher level than the
level of the base of the machine.
e)
Walk, do not run.
f)
Do not stay in the ejection area when operating
the machine.
g)
Be extremely careful when feeding material into
the machine that no pieces of metal, stones, bot-
tles, cans or other foreign objects are introduced.
h)
Switch off the power source immediately and wait
until the machine has run down if the cutting mech-
anism hits a foreign object or if the machine starts
to make unusual noises or vibrate.
Disconnect the machine from the mains and take
the following steps before restarting and operating
the machine:
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i)
Do not allow processed material to accumulate in
the ejection zone as this may prevent proper ejec-
tion.
j)
Switch off the power sources and disconnect the
machine from the mains if the machine becomes
clogged before cleaning it of debris.
k)
Never operate the machine with defective guards
or shields or without safety devices, for example
the attached collecting bag.
l)
Keep the energy sources clean of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to it or possible
fire.
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check for damage;
replace or repair damaged parts;
check for loose parts and tighten them.
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