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in how to use the device safely and
understand the associated dangers.
Children must not play with the de-
vice.
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The user is responsible for accidents
and risks to other people and their
property.
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Do not allow other persons to touch
the device or the extension cord.
Keep the device away from persons,
particularly children and domestic ani-
mals.
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Pay attention to open windows, chil-
dren, pets, etc. Stop working if chil-
dren and pets are nearby. The blown
material may fly in their direction.
Maintain a safety distance around you
of 5 m.
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Do not turn on the device if it is upside
down or is not in working position.
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Avoid starting accidentally. Ensure
that the device is switched off before
connecting to the power supply, pick-
ing up, or carrying.
If you have a finger on the switch
whilst carrying the device or connect
the device to the power supply whilst
it is switched on, this may cause ac-
cidents.
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Do not point the device when it is
working at persons, in particular, do
not point the airstream at eyes and
ears.
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Make yourself familiar with your sur-
roundings and pay attention to pos-
sible dangers which, under certain
circumstances, can be missed while
working.
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While working, make sure that you are
standing in a firm position – especially
when you are on a slope. Always hold
the device with both hands and work
only with correctly adjusted shoulder
carrying strap.
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Do not stretch the body too far and
ensure that balance is maintained.
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Carefully inspect the surface to be
cleaned and remove all wires, stones,
cans and other foreign bodies.
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Before commencing blowing/sucking,
release foreign bodies with a broom or
rake.
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Use the entire blow nozzle, so the air-
flow can work close to the ground.
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In very dry conditions, dampen the
surface slightly in order to reduce the
strain from dust.
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Keep fingers and feet away from the
suction tube opening and impeller
wheel. There is a danger of injury.
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Do not work with the device if you are
tired or lack concentration or after the
consumption of alcohol or tablets. Al-
ways take time out for a break. Work
at a reasonable pace. Move slowly; do
not run.
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Long use of the equipment can re-
sult in vibration-related circulatory
disorders in the hands. However, the
length of use can be extended by us-
ing suitable gloves or taking regular
breaks.
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Do not use the device in the rain, in
bad weather or in a moist environ-
ment. Work in daylight or under good
artificial lighting.
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The machine should not be operated
during poor weather conditions, espe-
cially when there is a lightning hazard.
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Do not work with a device which is
damaged, incomplete or altered with-
out the approval of the manufacturer.
Check the safety status of the device
before use, in particular the power ca-
ble and the switch.
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Employ the device in a completely as-
sembled condition only.
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Only use the replacement parts that