respiratory protection if you
are working in a dusty envi-
ronment. Wear a dust mask.
- Refrain from wearing loose
clothing or jewellery that
could be drawn into the air
intake nozzle. If you have
long hair, use protective head
covering.
• Check the operational servicea-
bility and integrity of the device
regularly in order to avoid dan-
ger to the operator.
• The device must not be opera-
ted by children. Laws and local
regulations can determine a
minimum age for use. Likewise,
working with the device should
never be allowed for persons
who are not completely familiar
with the operating instructions.
• This device can be used by
individuals with reduced phy-
sical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or a lack of experience
or knowledge if they are super-
vised or have been instructed
in how to use the device safely
and understand the associated
dangers. Children must not play
with the device.
• The user is responsible for ac-
cidents and risks to other peop-
le and their property.
• Do not allow other persons to
touch the device or the extensi-
on cord. Keep the device away
from persons, particularly child-
ren and domestic animals.
• Pay attention to open windows,
children, pets, etc. Stop working
if children and pets are nearby.
The blown material may fly in
their direction. Maintain a safety
distance around you of 5 m.
• Do not turn on the device if it
is upside down or is not in wor-
king position.
• Avoid starting accidentally. Ensu-
re that the device is switched off
before connecting to the power
supply, picking 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 accidents.
• Do not point the device when it
is working at persons, in parti-
cular, do not point the airstream
at eyes and ears.
• Make yourself familiar with your
surroundings and pay attention
to possible dangers which, un-
der certain circumstances, can
be missed while working.
• While working, make sure that
you are standing in a firm posi-
tion – especially when you are
on a slope. Always hold the de-
vice with both hands and work
only with correctly adjusted
shoulder carrying strap.
• Do not stretch the body too
far and ensure that balance is
maintained.
• Carefully inspect the surface
to be cleaned and remove all
wires, stones, cans and other
foreign bodies.
• Before commencing blowing/
sucking, release foreign bodies
with a broom or rake.
• Use the entire blow nozzle, so
the airflow can work close to
the ground.
• In very dry conditions, dampen
the surface slightly in order to
reduce the strain from dust.
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