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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Always take basic safety precautions when
using battery powered products to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and/or personal injury.
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The term "power tool" in all the warnings
below refers to mains-powered (corded)
or battery-powered (cordless) power tools.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Read these instructions carefully and
familiarise yourself with the controls on
the product and how they are used.
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Never allow children to use the product.
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Never allow persons who are not familiar
with the product, or who have not read
these instructions, to use it. There may be
local regulations for the minimum age of
persons allowed to use the product.
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Do not use the product when other
persons, especially children, or pets,
are in the vicinity.
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The user is responsible for any accidents
or risks to other persons or property.
PREPARATIONS
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Always wear heavy-duty shoes and long
trousers when using the product.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or
jewellery which can be drawn into the air
intake. Keep long hair away from the air
intake.
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Wear safety glasses.
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Wear a dust filter mask if the work
produces a lot of dust.
HOW TO USE
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Only use the product in daylight, or in
good artificial lighting.
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Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance.
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Make sure you always have a good footing
on sloping ground and steps, etc.
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Never run with the product.
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Keep all the ventilation openings clean
and free from debris.
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Always blow debris away from onlookers.
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with similar products
to lead to exaggerated selfconfidence and
to neglect the safety instructions for the
product. Remember that a fraction of a
second of inattention or negligence can result
in serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Make sure that all the screw unions are
properly tightened to keep the product in
safe condition.
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Replace damaged or worn parts. Only use
spare parts and accessories recommended
by the manufacturer.
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Store the product in a dry place.
WARNING!
Only use parts and accessories recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of other parts
can result in personal injury and/or material
damage.
WORK AREA
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Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Dark and cluttered work areas increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Do not use power tools in explosive
environments, such as in the vicinity of
flammable liquids, gas or dust. Power
tools produce sparks that can ignite dust
and fumes.
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Keep onlookers, especially children, and
pets at a safe distance when using power
tools. You can easily lose control of the
product if you are distracted.