To reduce the risk
of injury from
thrown objects, do
not allow any other
persons within 5
meters of your
own position.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Take special care in slippery and wet
conditions, in snow, on ice, on slopes or
uneven ground – Risk of slipping!
Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
Do not work on a ladder or in unstable
locations.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
When blow-sweeping (in open terrain
and in gardens), look out for small
animals to prevent endangering them.
After work, place the machine on a level,
non-flammable surface. Do not place the
machine near easily flammable
materials (e.g. wood chips, bark, dry
grass, fuel) – risk of fire!
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Your power tool produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These gases
may be odorless and
invisible and may contain
unburned hydrocarbons
and benzene. Never run
the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated loca-
tions, even if your model
is equipped with a cata-
lytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
Stop work immediately if you start
suffering from nausea, headaches,
impaired vision (e.g. your field of vision
gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration –
these symptoms may possibly be the
result of too-high exhaust gas
concentration – Risk of accidents!
The dust, which is swirled up during
operation, may be harmful to health.
Wear a dust mask in case of dust
formation.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke
while operating or standing near your
power tool. Combustible fuel vapor may
escape from the fuel system.
If the machine was exposed to a load for
which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in
good condition before continuing work –
see also "Before Starting". Check in
particular that the fuel system has no
leaks and the safety equipment is fully
operative. Do not continue operating the
machine if it is damaged. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
Using the blower
The blower is designed for one-handed
operation. The operator must carry the
blower with his right hand on the control
handle.
Always hold the power tool firmly in your
hand.
When blow-sweeping in open terrain
and in gardens, look out for small
animals.
Work only slowly, moving in a forwards
direction – always observe the discharge
area of the blower tube – do not move
backwards – risk of tripping!
WARNING
Operate the machine only with the
blower tube completely mounted – risk
of injury!
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