General Safety Instructions; General Notes; Hazard Levels; Safe Operation - Kärcher BLV 18-200 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Safety instructions ...............................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Safety devices .....................................................
Symbols on the device ........................................
Description of the device .....................................
Installation ...........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport and storage .........................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Technical data .....................................................
EU Declaration of Conformity ..............................

General notes

Read these safety instructions, these
original instructions, the safety instruc-
tions provided with the battery pack and
the original instructions supplied with the battery pack/
standard charger before using the device for the first
time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the booklets for
future reference or for future owners.
In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you
also need to take into consideration the general safety
regulations and accident prevention guidelines applica-
ble by law.
Safety instructions

Hazard levels

DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER
● Severe injuries through a lack of
concentration when working. Do not use the device
when under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion, or when you are tired.
WARNING
● Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
ous injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference. ● The device is not intended for use
by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions. The age of the operator may be limited by local re-
strictions. ● Ensure that all protective devices and
handles are correctly fitted, securely fastened and in
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good condition. ● Before operation, make sure the de-
vice, all control elements, and safety devices are work-
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ing properly. ● Never use the device if the on/off switch
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on the handle does not switch on and off correctly.
14 ● Check the housing for damage each time before using
the device. ● Replace worn or damage parts as a com-
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plete set to maintain the correct balance. ● Keep chil-
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dren and other persons out of the work area while you
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are using the device. ● Make sure that the ventilation
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openings are free of deposits. ● Objects can be blown
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by the airflow over a considerable distance. Inspect the
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work area thoroughly for objects such as stones, broken
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glass, nails, wires or strings, and remove these before
15 using the device. ● Risk of injury due to ejected materi-
al. Do not operate the device on paved surfaces or grav-
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el. ● Operate the device only on a firm, level surface and
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in the recommended position.
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CAUTION
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trols and the correct use of the device. ● Wear full hear-
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ing protection when using the device. The device is
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extremely loud, and can cause permanent hearing dam-
age if you do not strictly follow the instructions on expo-
sure, noise reduction and hearing protection. ● Wear full
eye protection when using the device. The manufactur-
er strongly recommends wearing a full face mask or fully
closed safety goggles. Normal glasses or sunglasses
will not protect you from thrown objects. ● Risk of injury
when loose fitting clothing, hair or jewellery are sucked
into the device's air intake. Tie long hair back above
shoulder level. ● Wear long, heavy trousers, sturdy
shoes and well-fitting gloves when working with the de-
vice. Do not work barefoot. Do not wear any jewellery,
sandals or short trousers.
ATTENTION
for accidents with other people and their property.
Note
● Regulations may restrict the use of this device
in some regions. Seek advice from your local authori-
ties. ● Have damaged or illegible warning signs on the
device replaced by the authorised Customer Service
department. ● Before using the cordless blower vacu-
um, use a rake and broom to remove any contamina-
tion.
DANGER
pheres is prohibited.
WARNING
15 m from persons and animals. Stop the device when
any persons or animals enter this area. ● Keep your
face and body away from the supply port. ● Make sure
the feed chamber is empty before starting the device.
● Do not keep your hands or other body parts in the feed
chamber, the chute, or in the vicinity of other moving
parts. ● Do not use the device if there is a danger of
lightning. ● You need an unobstructed view of the work
area in order to be able to recognise any potential dan-
gers. Use the device only under good lighting condi-
tions. ● Do not run but rather walk when working with
the device. Do not walk backwards. Avoid an abnormal
posture, keep a stable, safe footing and maintain your
balance. ● Never use the device with defective protec-
tion devices or absent safety devices, such as e.g. an
installed debris catcher. ● Immediately stop the device
and check for damage or identify the cause of the vibra-
tion if the device has been dropped, hit or vibrates ab-
normally. Have damage repaired by the authorised
English
● Familiarise yourself with the con-
● The device operator is responsible

Safe operation

● Operation in explosive atmos-
● Maintain a minimum distance of