Important Safety Instructions; General Instructions - Makita EB5300TH Manuel D'instructions

Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the
equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Take particular care and
attention.
Read the instruction manual.
Forbidden!
No smoking.
No open flame.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Hot surfaces - Burns to fingers
or hands.
Keep bystanders away.
Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons and pets.
Fuel (gasoline)
Engine manual start.
Stop the engine.
First aid
On/Start
Off/Stop
Long hair may cause entangle-
ment accident.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

General instructions

1. To ensure correct and safe operation, the
user must read, understand and follow
this instruction manual to assure famil-
iarity with the handling of the blower.
Users insufficiently informed will risk
danger to themselves as well as others
due to improper handling.
2. It is recommended only to lend the
blower to people who have proven to be
experienced with blowers.
3. Always hand over the instruction manual
when lending the blower.
4. First-time users should ask the dealer for
basic instructions to familiarize oneself
with the handling of a blower.
5. Children and young persons aged under 18
years must not be allowed to operate the
blower. Persons over the age of 16 years
may however use the tool for the purpose
of being trained only while under the direct
supervision of a qualified trainer.
Use blowers with the utmost care and
6.
attention.
7. Operate the blower only if you are in
good physical condition.
8. Perform all work conscientiously and
carefully. The user has to accept respon-
sibility for others.
9. Never use the blower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
10. Do not use the unit when you are tired.
11. Save these instructions for future reference.
12. Observe and follow all relevant accident
prevention instructions issued by the
trade associations and by insurance
companies. Do not perform any modi-
fications to the blower as this will risk
your safety.
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