Safety Instructions; Using Your Appliance; After Use - Black & Decker GWC1815 Mode D'emploi

Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER GWC1815 and GWC1820PC blower
have been designed for leaf clearing. This appliance is
intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered/
cordless appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before
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operating the appliance.
The intended use is described in this
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manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future refer-
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ence.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appli-
ance.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
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Never allow children or people unfa-
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miliar with the instructions to use the
appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to
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come near the work area or to touch
the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when
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the appliance is used near children.
This appliance is not intended for use
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by young or infirm persons without
supervision.
This appliance is not to be used as a
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toy.
Only use the appliance in daylight or
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good artificial light.
Use in a dry location only. Do not allow
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the appliance to become wet.
(Original instructions)
Avoid using the appliance in bad
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weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open the body casing. There
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are not user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not operate the appliance in
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explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
The appliance is only to be used with
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the power supply unit provided with the
appliance.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse, pro-
longed use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa-
tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotat-
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ing/moving parts.
Injuries caused when changing any
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parts, blades or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use
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of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing
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dust developed when using your tool
(example:- working with wood, espe-
cially oak, beech and MDF.)

After use

When not in use, the appliance should
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be stored in a dry, well ventilated place
out of reach of children.
ENGLISH
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