General Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe); Storage And Transportation; Environmental Safety - Parkside PBLG 52 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

General safety instructions

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND
STORE SAFELY FOR LATER USE.
WARNING!
► Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating the appliance. Do not use the appliance while you are
ill, tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the appliance may result in
serious personal injury.
► Avoid improper use. Use the appliance only as described in the
section "Intended use".
■ Before using the appliance for the first time, read the operating instruc-
tions and pay close attention to the safety instructions.
■ The warning and safety signs on the appliance provide important infor-
mation for safe operation.
■ In addition to the notices in these operating instructions, all general
safety and accident prevention legislation must also be complied with.
■ Keep plastic wrapping away from children. There is a risk of suffocation!
■ Insufficiently informed operators can be a danger to other people and
themselves due to improper use. The operator is responsible for third
parties.
■ Be very careful when handling the appliance. Use common sense when
working and play close attention to what you are doing.
■ Perform an overall check before using the appliance.
■ Never use the appliance when you are tired, have drunk alcohol or
taken medication, as this may impair vision, judgement or bodily control.
■ Do not work for longer than 10 minutes in one session. We recommend
taking a break of 10–20 minutes between working sessions to avoid
vibration damage and/or hearing damage.
■ Wear personal protective equipment.
■ Lend the appliance only to users who have experience with the appli-
ance. Hand over the operating instructions at the same time.
■ When not in use, the appliance must be secured to ensure that it is not
a risk to anyone else.
Secure against unauthorised access.
■ Keep all parts of the body away from hot surfaces.
There is a risk of burns.
■ WARNING! There is a risk of injury from rotating parts.
■ WARNING! Never permit children to use the appliance.
■ The operator of the leaf blower must ensure that people and animals
keep a distance of at least 15 m. If several operators are working in
close proximity to each other, the safety distance must be at least 15 m.
■ The user of the appliance is responsible for all accidents and risks that
cause injury or damage to other people's property.
■ In an emergency, release yourself from the appliance by opening the
hip and chest straps and letting the appliance fall backwards.
■ The appliance's electrical ignition system generates a small electro-
magnetic field. If you have a heart pacemaker or similar implants,
consult a doctor about the possible health risks before using the
appliance.
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■ Never touch the spark plug or ignition cable while the engine is running.
There is a risk of electric shock.
■ Note that improper maintenance, the use of non-approved spare parts,
or the removal or modification of the safety equipment can lead to
damage to the appliance and severe injuries to the operator.
■ Contact your local authorities to ensure that you are complying with the
applicable regulations.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

DANGER!
► Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)!
Wear ear muffs.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear protective gloves.
■ To prevent eye injuries, always use a face shield or safety goggles while
working with the appliance.
■ Always wear ear muffs.
The noise produced by the appliance can damage your hearing.
■ Wear robust protective gloves made of a durable material, e.g. leather.

Storage and transportation

■ Switch off the appliance before transporting it anywhere, even short
distances.
■ During transport (also in vehicles), secure the appliance against tipping
over to prevent fuel loss, damage or injuries.
■ Hold the hot exhaust silencer away from your body. There is a risk of
burns!
■ Clean and maintain the appliance before storage.
■ Store the appliance in a secure and dry location. Secure it against
unauthorised access.

Environmental safety

■ National and/or local regulations may restrict the use of noise-gener-
ating, motor-driven appliances during certain times. Ask at your local
authority.
■ Do not operate the appliance in confined spaces or other poorly venti-
lated areas. Risk of suffocation from poisonous exhaust fumes/lubri-
cating oil vapours.
■ Work only in daylight.
Do not work early in the morning or late in the evening if this could
disturb others.
■ Do not work in inopportune weather conditions, such as rain or wind.
This will lead to an increased risk of accidents.
■ Do not work near open windows, etc.
■ Keep your work area clean and tidy. Before starting work, loosen
foreign bodies with a rake and broom.
■ In dusty environments, we recommend wearing a dust mask and/or
slightly dampening the environment.
■ Always use a blower nozzle attachment so that the air stream can work
close to the ground.
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