Before Commissioning; Operation - Ikra IEWV 3500 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LEAF VACUUM
WARNING
This device must not be operated by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or with a lack of knowledge and experience.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Children are
not allowed to carry out cleaning or user maintenance
unless under supervision.
There may also be an age restriction for the user
defined by local regulations.
Do not operate the device when persons, especially
children or pets are nearby.
WARNING
Do not use the device if there is rain or dampness.

Before commissioning

WARNING
Risk of injury! A device that has not been assembled
completely can cause serious injuries.
Fully assemble the device before you operate it and
connect it to the power supply.
WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Wear goggles.
• Wear ear protectors.
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Wear this protective
clothing at all times when the machine is being used.
Do not operate the machine with bare feet or with open
sandals.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or clothing with
hanging laces or ties.
• Do not wear any hanging clothing or jewellery that can
be sucked into the vacuum opening.
• Keep long hair away from the vacuum openings.
Operate the machine in a recommended position
and only on a fixed and even surface. Do not operate
the machine on a cobbled surface or on a gravel
surface where material that is ejected could cause
injuries.
Check the work area before using the appliance.
Remove any hard objects such as stones, shards of
glass, wires, etc. that could be thrown off, knocked back
or that could otherwise cause injury or damage during
appliance operation.
Always carry out a visual inspection before use. The
device must not be used if it is damaged, not correctly
installed or if the safety devices are defective. Replace
any worn and damaged parts.
Only use if the correct equipment is attached. Never
use the machine if the cover or protective device are
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damaged, or without the cover or protective device.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
Operate the leaf vacuum using only the nozzle
and the connected collection bag. Replace worn or
damaged components.

Operation

Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially
when there is a risk of storm.
WARNING
Risk of injury by rotating impeller.
• Keep your hands in safe distance.
• Never use the machine with a damaged cover or protec-
tive device or without cover or protective devices.
• Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the
appliance has cooled down.
When operating the machine, ensure that it is
positioned securely, in particular on slopes.
Avoid abnormal body posture.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
When feeding material, never stand on a level higher
than the level of the base of the machine.
Before starting the machine, make sure that the feeder
is empty.
Keep your face and body away from the feeding chute.
Do not allow hands, other parts of the body or clothing
to be placed in the feeder, in the ejection channel or
near moving parts.
Do not stand in the ejection zone when operating the
machine.
The protective equipment on the appliance is strictly
prohibited to be disassembled, changed, used in
conflict with the designation and it is prohibited
to attach any protective equipment of other
manufacturers.
Always switch the machine off before attaching or
removing the collection bag.
Switch the machine off if it becomes blocked, before
removing the blockage. Do not transport the machine
if the energy source is running.
WARNING
If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch
the engine off and search for the cause immediately.
Generally, vibrations are a warning against operating
failure.
Stop the device and disconnect it from the power supply
• whenever you leave the lawnmower
• before removing blockages