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Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light condi-
tions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially when
there is a risk of storm.
Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
Provide a safe posture, especially on slopes.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions there
still may be some hidden residual risks.
CAUTION
Gefahr durch Stromschlag!
Never operate the apparatus if a cable, the mains cord or
plug are damaged. Damaged mains cords pose a hazard
of electrocution. To avoid danger, a damaged mains
supply pipe must be replaced by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the
device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection
against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of
your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appli-
ance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above
appears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the
white finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take
regular breaks during your work.
CAUTION
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running
unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors!
When working with the device, a certain level of noise
cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be scheduled for
hours, during which it is allowed by statute or other local
regulations. Adhere to any applicable rest times and limit
your working time to the necessary minimum time. For
your personal protection and the protection of people
nearby, suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Please do also consider any local regulations concerning
noise protection!
DANGER!
This machine generates an electromagnetic field when
operated. This field can affect active or passive medical im-
plants in certain circumstances. In order to reduce the risk
of severe injury or death, we recommend that people with
medical implants consult their doctor or the manufacturer
of the medical implant before operating the machine.
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.
• Unplug the machine before any work on it.
• Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appli-
ance has cooled down.
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.
Never use the appliance when the proper equipment
is not fitted. Operate the leaf vacuum using only the
nozzle and the connected collection bag. Do not use
this leaf blower near fire places or BBQ places and
open fire, ash pits, etc. A proper use of the leaf blower
contributes to fire spread avoidance.
Do not put any objects on the lance blow openings.
Make sure the blown material is not being blown at
persons, animals, glass sheets or solid objects such
as trees, cars, walls, etc. Strong air flow could throw
off stones, dirt or rods or they could be bounced off the
ground and injure persons, animals, break glass sheets or
cause other damage.
Never use the appliance to disperse chemicals, ferti-
lisers or other substances. By this, you will avoid toxic
material spread.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety
equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and dama-
ged parts.
Check all screw and plug-in connections and protective
equipment if firm and tightened properly and whether all
moving parts are running smooth whenever the appliance
is to be put into operation.
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.
Stop the device and disconnect it from the power supply
• whenever you leave the lawnmower
• before removing blockages
• efore checking, cleaning or working on the device
• after contact with a foreign object, to check the device
for damage
If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the
engine off and search for the cause immediately. General-
ly, vibrations are a warning against operating failure.
When being blocked, turn the appliance immediately off
and remove the jammed item.
The appliance must be stored in a dry place and protected
from frost.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
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