Inserting The Battery; Switching On/Off; Turbo-Mode; Working With The Garden Blower - ATIKA LBC 40-60 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Inserting the battery

Insert the battery (9/10) in the device.
Make sure to slide the battery fully in until it engages
with a click.

Switching on/off

Make sure before each startup that the switch lock and
the On/Off switch are working properly
Do not use any device where the switch cannot be
switched on and off. Damaged switches must be repaired
or replaced immediately by the customer service.
Switching on
The device has a safety circuit that prevents unintended
switching on.
Press the green button of the main switch (4)
The LED lights up green.
Push and hold the On/Off switch (3).

The stronger the On/Off switch is pressed the more
powerful the leaf blower blows.
To protect the battery the device automatically
switches off at a low battery charge.
Be sure not to continue operating the On/Off switch;
this may damage the battery.

Charge the lithium-ion battery ("Battery" operat-
ing instructions).
Swithing off
Release the on-/off switch.
Turbo-Modus
The device may be operated in normal mode
or in turbo mode.
The device always starts in turbo mode.
Setting the mode
Press the green button:
The device runs in normal mode.
The middle indicator lights up.
 The battery charge will last longer.
Press the yellow button:
The device runs in turbo mode.
 The battery charge will not last as long.
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Working instrutions
Before starting any work read and understand
 the safety notes,
 following additional instructions on how to
work with this machine.
Carry out the following checks before startup and regular-
ly during work: Observe the relevant sections in the oper-
ating instructions:
Before start of work
 Check the device before each use: for possible damages
 Wear your safety gear (goggles/vizor, gloves, long trou-
sers, non-slip shoes, hairnet in case of long hair) for pro-
tection from possible injuries.
 Make sure to have a safe and tidied up work area. Re-
move from the working area objects which might be thrown
off (e.g. stones).
 Take into consideration environmental influences:
- Do not use the device in moist or wet ambience.
- Do not expose the device to rain.
- Do not work in bad weather conditions (e.g. rain, risk of
lightning).
- Do only work with sufficient visibility conditions. Provide
for good illumination.
 Make sure that:
 no other persons or animals stay within the working
area,
 you can always step back without any barriers,
 you have always a secure standing position.
 handle is dry and clean.
 The following is recommended before starting the blowing:
 use a rake and broom to loosen dirt
 slightly wet dusty areas
While working:
 Spectators must observe safety clearance of min. 5 m.

Use the complete blow nozzle extension to ensure

that the air flow can take full effect close to the ground.
 Blow in the direction of the wind
 Never point the suction/blow tube to yourself or other per-
son or animals. Never blow objects in the direction of peo-
ple of animals Switch-off the device if you cross gravel-
and ballast chipping walks.
 Move the suction/blowing pipe in generous swaying
movements uniformly a few centimetres over the ground,
moving from one side to the other.