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• Keep fingers and feet away
from the suction tube opening
and impeller wheel. There is a
danger of injury.
• Do not work with the device if
you are tired or lack concentra-
tion or after the consumption of
alcohol or tablets. Always take
time out for a break. Work at a
reasonable pace. Move slowly;
do not run.
• Long use of the equipment can
result in vibration-related circu-
latory disorders in the hands.
However, the length of use can
be extended by using suitable
gloves or taking regular breaks.
• Do not use the device in the
rain, in bad weather or in a moist
environment. Work in daylight or
under good artificial lighting.
• Do not work with a device
which is damaged, incomplete
or altered without the approval
of the manufacturer. Check the
safety status of the device be-
fore use, in particular the power
cable and the switch.
• Employ the device in a complete-
ly assembled condition only.
• Employ the device suction ope-
rating mode only when the coll-
ection bag is attached. Check
the grass bag regularly for wear
or damage.
• Do not intake any burning,
smouldering or smoking mate-
rials (e.g. cigarettes, embers
etc.), fumes or easily inflam-
mable, poisonous or explosive
materials.
• Only use the replacement parts
that are supplied and recom-
mended by our Service Centre.
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• Remove the plug from the plug
socket
- when you are not using the device,
- transporting it or leaving it
unattended;
- when you are checking the
device, cleaning it or remo-
ving blockages;
- when you are carrying out
cleaning or maintenance work
or replacing accessories;
- when the power or extension
cable is damaged; after con-
tact with foreign bodies or in
case of abnormal vibration;
• Do not attempt to repair the ap-
pliance yourself unless you have
specific training to do so. Leave
any work not listed in this manu-
al to our Service Centre.
• Do not intake any moist or wet
material or any liquids.
• Do not use the device in closed
or badly ventilated rooms. Do not
use the device near inflammable
liquids or gases. In case of non-
observance of these directions,
danger of fire or explosion exists.
• Keep the device in a dry location
and out of reach of children.
• Handle the unit with care. Clean
the ventilation slits regularly; keep
to the maintenance instructions.
• Keep all cooling air inlets clear of dirt.
• If an accident or fault occurs
during operation, immediately
switch off the device and discon-
nect at the plug. For the correc-
tion of faults, read the "Trouble-
shooting" chapter or contact our
Service-Centre.