Product Specifications; Intended Use; Improper Use - F.F. Group GHB 328 PLUS Notice Originale

GHB 328 PLUS | GHB 328 V PLUS
Never run, but walk carefully paying attention
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to the lay of the land and any eventual obsta-
cles;
Assess the potential risks of the ground to be
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worked and take all necessary precautions to
ensure your own safety, especially on slopes or
on bumpy, slippery or unstable ground.
8. Make sure the machine is securely locked when
you start the engine:
Check that there is no bystanders or pets with-
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in at least 15 meters of the machine's range of
action;
Do not direct the silencer and therefore the
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exhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.
9. Do not change the engine settings or over-
speed the engine.
10. Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If
you use the right machine, you will reduce the
risk of hazards and improve the quality of your
work.
11. Ensure the machine does not come into contact
with foreign bodies and possible flying debris
and dust being thrown up by the air; do not
direct the air jet in the direction of people or
animals. The powerful currents of air can move
objects at such a speed that they can bounce
back and cause serious eye injuries.
12. Always pay the utmost attention to prevent
removed material or dust from injuring people
or animals or damaging property. Always as-
sess wind direction and never work against the
wind. Always extend the blower tube correctly
so that the air flow works close to the earth.
13. During use do not obstruct the air vents.
14. The blower must not be used while on a ladder
or scaffolding.
15. Stop the engine:
When mounting or removing accessories for
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blowing;
Whenever you leave the machine unattended;
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Before refuelling;
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When moving between work areas.
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16. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
cable: before checking, cleaning or working on
the machine;
After the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the
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machine for any damage and make repairs be-
fore restarting it again;
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (find
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and remove the cause of the vibration immedi-
ately);
When the machine is not in use.
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17. To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the ma-
chine with the engine hot on leaves, dry grass
or other inflammable material.
18. WARNING! If something breaks or an acci-
dent occurs while working, turn off the engine
immediately and move the machine away to
prevent further damage; if an accident occurs
with injuries or third parties are injured, carry
out the first aid measures most suitable for the
situation immediately and contact the medical
authorities for any necessary health care. Care-
fully remove any debris that might cause dam-
age or harm persons or animals should they not
be seen.
19. The noise and vibration levels shown in these
instructions are the maximum levels for use of
the machine. Insufficient maintenance has a
significant impact on vibration and noise emis-
sions. Consequently, it is necessary to take pre-
ventive steps to eliminate possible damage due
to high levels of noise and stress from vibra-
tion. Maintain the machine well, wear ear pro-
tection devices and take breaks while working.
20. Rotating parts can cause serious injury, avoid
contacting the rotating parts when they are
still in rotation.
21. Don't operate the machine near open windows.
22. Operating the machine with a stable speed and
griping the handle firmly with suitable force
can decrease the vibration level. Low engine
speed means low-noise level, so operate the
machine at the lowest engine speed necessary
to accomplish the task. During a working day,
you shall take frequent and adequate breaks to
prevent damage from vibration and damage to
the ears.
23. Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause in-
juries and neurovascular disorders (also called
"Raynaud's syndrome" or "white hand"), espe-
cially to people suffering from circulation dis-
orders. The symptoms can regard the hands,
wrists and fingers and are shown through loss
of sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain and discolor-
ing of or structural changes to the skin. These
effects can be worsened by low ambient tem-
peratures and/or by gripping the handgrips
excessively tightly. If the symptoms occur, the
length of time the machine is used must be re-
duced and a doctor consulted.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

INTENDED USE

This machine was designed and manufactured for:
Blow-sweeping leaves, grass, paper and similar ma-
terials, e.g. in lawns, pathways, car parks and roads.
Any other use differing from the above-men-
tioned ones could be hazardous, harm people
and/or damage things and the machine.

IMPROPER USE

The machine must not be used for blow-sweeping
hazardous materials, e.g. accumulation of inflam-
mable or explosive products, hot embers or com-
bustion material without a flame, lit cigarettes,
pieces of glass, sharp objects, metal objects,
stones and any other object that could be danger-
ous to the operator and others.
Examples of improper use may include, but are
not limited to:
Aiming the air shot towards persons and/or
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animals;
Using the machine without the accessories
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specifically supplied by the manufacturer for
specific uses, or use of accessories in a way not
intended in these instructions;
Use of the machine by more than one person.
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