General safety warnings
Safety instructions
WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings below refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool, garden power tool,
battery-operated (cordless) power tool or your petrol operated
garden tool.
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Work area
• Ensure the area to be blown /vacuumed is clear and free of debris, rocks,
gravel, garden furniture etc.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Ensure all animals, children and bystanders are at least 20m away while
operating this blower/vacuum. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
• Turn tool off completely before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• 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. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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