Safety instructions
3.1.1 Safety in the workplace
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Work only in daylight or under
very bright artificial light.
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Before work, remove any haz-
ardous products and objects
from the working area, e.g.
explosive and inflammable
products, hot ashes, combus-
tion residues, smouldering
cigarettes, branches, pieces
of glass, sharp objects, pieces
of metal, stones.
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Operate the appliance only on
solid and level ground and not
on sharp inclines.
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Pay attention to stability.
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When working, move cau-
tiously and slowly. Do not run.
Watch out for obstacles.
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When working on a slope:
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Never work on a smooth
and slippery slope.
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Always ensure that you are
standing securely.
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Always blow the leaves
near to the ground.
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Never work up a slope.
3.1.2 Safety of persons,
animals and property
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Only use the appliance for the
purposes for which it is in-
tended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property
damage.
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You are responsible for acci-
dents and endangering other
persons or your property.
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Only switch on the appliance
when there are no persons
and/or animals in the working
area.
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Maintain a safe distance to
persons or animals, or switch
off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
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Never aim the blowing tube at
persons or animals.
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Never blow refuse in the di-
rection of persons or pets.
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During operation, keep your
eyes and ears away from the
intake opening.
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Do not reach into the vacuum
and vent grilles when the mo-
tor is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance
parts.
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Always switch off the appli-
ance when it is not needed,
e.g. when changing the work
area, during maintenance and
care work.
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Immediately switch off the ap-
pliance if there is an accident
in order to avoid further inju-
ries and/or property damage.
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Never operate the appliance
with worn or defective parts.
Worn or defective appliance
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