Metabo HPT RB 18DC Mode D'emploi page 4

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5) Battery powered blower/vacuum cleaner
use and care
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
Inserting the
blower/vacuum cleaner that have the
switch on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fi re when
used with another battery pack.
c) Use blower/vacuum cleaner only with
specifi cally designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fi re.
d) When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects like
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fi re.
e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery, avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
fl ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
6) Service
a) Have your blower/vacuum cleaner
serviced by a qualifi ed repair person
using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
blower/vacuum cleaner is maintained.
b) If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service center.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND
SYMBOLS
1. Do not put your hands or face near the
blower/vacuum cleaner's blast port or
suction port during use.
Doing so might lead to injuries.
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2. Do not block the blast port and/or suction
port. Also, do not allow dust to accumulate
in the suction port.
Blocking the blast port or suction port will
abnormally speed up the motor's rotation which
may damage the fan within the blower/vacuum
cleaner and cause the motor to excessively
heat up.
3. Do not use the blower/vacuum cleaner to
fi ll a balloon or swim ring with air.
4. Do not use in locations where infl ammable
materials such as lacquer, paint, benzene,
thinner or gasoline are present. Also do not
let items such as lighted cigarette butts be
suctioned inside at such locations.
Explosion or fi res might result.
5. Do not use near objects generating
high heat such as stoves; do not blow
at lit cigarette butts; and do not stoke or
extinguish fl ames.
Fires might occur if used near such locations.
6. If you notice that the unit is generating
unusually high temperatures, operating
poorly, or making abnormal noises,
immediately stop using and shut off the
power switch. Request an inspection
and repair from the dealer where you
purchased the unit or a metabo HPT
Authorized Service Center.
Continuing to use while operating abnormally
might cause injuries.
7. If the unit is mistakenly dropped or
strikes another object, make a thorough
check of the unit for cracks, breakage or
deformation, etc.
Injuries might occur if the unit has cracks,
breakage or deformation.
8. Do not place objects such as screws inside
the suction port or blast port.
Failure to do so may damage the interior parts
of the tool.
9. For blowing operation, mount the nozzle to
the blast port. For dust collection, mount
the nozzle to the suction port and mount
the dust bag on the blast port.
10. Do not use the tool to suction liquid such
as water or wet dust particles, or items
such as bits of glass, cutting tools, nails,
screws, pebbles, or lit cigarette butts.