11.
Do not use industrial oil or grease (cutting
oil, lubricant, etc.), or in the vicinity of
chemicals.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate or
cause damage.
12.
Make a thorough inspection if using the
blower/vacuum cleaner to blow or clean
viscous powder or dust particles.
Powder or dust particles might be suctioned
in and adhere internally, causing the vanes to
break or injuries to occur.
13.
ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using
the blower/vacuum cleaner for
extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
14.
NEVER touch moving parts.
NEVER
place your hands,
fi
ngers or other
body parts near the blower/vacuum cleaner’s
moving parts.
15.
NEVER leave tool running unattended.
Turn power o
ff
.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
16.
When working at elevated locations, clear
the area of all other people and be aware of
conditions below you.
17.
Be careful when blowing large amounts
of
fi
ne dust in a dry environment as it can
cause an accumulation of static electricity
which can result in an unexpected electric
discharge.
18.
NEVER point toward people or animals.
The machine blows small objects at a high
velocity and can cause injury.
19.
NEVER operate from an unstable footing,
such as when on a ladder or step ladder.
Doing so may cause an injury.
20.
Do not strike the tool with other objects;
avoid strong impacts such as dropping the
tool; and do not allow the tool to get wet.
Any one of these can damage the built-in
precision parts and result in malfunction.
21.
Before operation, remove any objects in
the area that may cause injury or accident.
22.
Do not peep into the blast port during
operation.
23.
Keep the suction port away from your body
to avoid sucking in your work clothes.
24.
If any foreign material enters the suction
port and stops the blast of air, immediately
switch o
ff
the tool, remove the battery and
then extract the foreign material.
25.
Precautions during transport
• Release the switch on the body of the
machine and remove the battery.
• Carry the machine by the handle on its
body.
• When transporting it via vehicle, take
appropriate steps to prevent it from falling
over or being damaged.
26.
NEVER use a blower/vacuum cleaner for
applications other than those speci
fi
ed.
NEVER
use a blower/vacuum cleaner for
applications other than those speci
fi
ed in the
Instruction Manual.
27.
Handle blower/vacuum cleaner correctly.
Operate the blower/vacuum cleaner according
to the instructions provided herein. Do not
drop or throw the blower/vacuum cleaner.
NEVER
allow the blower/vacuum cleaner to
be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar
with its operation or unauthorized personnel.
28.
Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in
place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly
mounted. Check their condition periodically.
29.
Do not use blower/vacuum cleaner if the
plastic housing or handle is cracked.
Cracks in the blower/vacuum cleaner’s housing
or handle can lead to electric shock. Such
blower/vacuum cleaner should not be used
until repaired.
30.
NEVER use a blower/vacuum cleaner
which is defective or operating abnormally.
If the blower/vacuum cleaner appears to be
operating unusually, making strange noises,
or otherwise appears defective, stop using
it immediately and arrange for repairs by a
metabo HPT authorized service center.
31.
Carefully handle blower/vacuum cleaner.
Should a blower/vacuum cleaner be dropped
or struck against hard materials inadvertently,
it may be deformed, cracked, or damaged.
32.
Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine,
carbon tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage
and crack plastic parts. Do not wipe them with
such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly
dampened with soapy water and dry
thoroughly.
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