GÜDE 94263, Original Instructions Manual

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Have any defective switches replaced in an 

authorised service centre. 

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The appliance complies with all relevant safety 

regulations. Repairs may only be executed by 

qualified electricians in an authorised service 

centre, using original spare parts. Failure to do 

so may result in injury. 

AVOID EXPOSURE TO NOISE

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Applicable local regulations regarding the noise 

level of leaf vacuuming appliances must be 

complied with and followed. 

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Do not operate the appliance in the day time 

when other people would be disturbed by 

unexpected noise (e.g. early in the morning or 

late at night). Times given in local regulations 

must be complied with.

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To keep the sound pressure level as low as pos-

sible, the number of simultaneously working 

appliances must be limited. 

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Do not add more gas than it is necessary for the 

respective work.

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Before use, check the appliance, especially the 

exhaust muffler, air suction and the air filter.

Emergency procedure

Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury 

and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly 

as possible. Protect the injured person from further 

harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual 

accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace 

has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to 

replace any used material in the first-aid kit immedia-

tely after it has been used. If you seek help, state the 

following pieces of information:: 

1. Accident site 

2. Accident type 

3. Number of injured persons 

4. Injury type(s)

Requirements for operating staff 

The operating staff must carefully read the Opera-

ting Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification: :

 Apart from the detailed instructions 

by a professional, no special qualification is necessary 

for appliance using. 

Minimum age: :

 Persons over 16 years of age can 

only work on the appliance. An exception includes 

youngsters trained in order to reach knowledge 

under supervision of the trainer during occupational 

education. 

Training: :

 Using the appliance only requires corre-

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In the vicinity of the appliance, beware of 

dangerous places where you could stumble. 

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The person working with the appliance should 

not be distracted.

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The protective equipment of the appliance 

must not be demounted or otherwise put out 

of operation in any case.

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Damaged or defective protective equipment 

must be immediately replaced.

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If you are disturbed while working with the 

appliance, be careful before paying attention to 

the new situation. 

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At regular intervals, check whether all screws, 

nuts and other fasteners are tight firmly.

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Never place tools or materials above the appli-

ance so that they cannot fall on the appliance. 

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Do not overload the appliance, otherwise it will 

run more slowly and overheat. 

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The appliance must first be turned off and 

the spark plug removed before removing any 

defect.

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Adjusting, measurement, cleaning, etc. may 

only be performed when the machine is off and 

the spark plug removed.

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Do not leave the place of your work unattended 

if the engine is not turned off. 

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If servicing or a repair of the safety and protec-

tive equipment is to be performed, such equip-

ment must be refitted properly after servicing 

or a repair is finished. 

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It is essential to know the accident prevention 

regulations applicable in the place of use of the 

appliance and all other, generally recognised 

safety regulations.

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Ensure solid footing and keep balance during 

your work.

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Check the appliance for any sign of wear.

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The safety equipment must necessarily be che-

cked before using the appliance. Make sure the 

parts slightly affected at first sight are working 

properly. 

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Check whether all movable parts are working 

perfectly. Pay particular attention to any dama-

ge and fixing parts. All parts must be installed 

properly and meet all conditions for perfect 

working.

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Unless otherwise provided in these Opera-

ting Instructions, damaged parts and safety 

equipment must be repaired or replaced by an 

authorised service centre.