operation manual

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Safety instructions
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You are responsible for accidents and endan-
gering 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 ar-
ea.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
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Never aim the blowing tube at persons or ani-
mals.
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Never blow refuse in the direction 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 motor is running. Injuries can occur
due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch off the appliance 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 appliance if there
is an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious injuries.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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Switch off the appliance before crossing
gravel paths.
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Do not lay the appliance down on gravel
whilst switched on.
3.2.4 Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure from this appli-
ance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap-
proved and specified time periods. Observe rest
periods as necessary and restrict the duration of
the work to a minimum. For your personal protec-
tion and protection of persons in the vicinity, ap-
propriate hearing protection must be worn.
3.2.5 Vibration load
WARNING!
Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration
emissions during the use of the appliance
may deviate from that stated by the man-
ufacturer. Observe the following influenc-
ing factors before or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as in-
tended?
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Is the material being processed in the
proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condition
of use?
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The noise and vibrations of the appliance can
increase due to improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to damage of the health. In
this case, immediately switch off the appli-
ance and have it repaired by an authorised
service workshop.
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The degree of stress due to vibration de-
pends on the work to be performed or on the
use that the appliance is put to. Estimate the
stress and plan appropriate work breaks.
This considerably reduces stress due to vi-
bration over the entire working time.
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Extensive use of the appliance exposes the
operator to vibrations, which can lead to cir-
culatory issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this
risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
If any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im-
mediately consult a physician. These symp-
toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tin-
gling, itching, pain, reduced muscular
strength, changes in the colour or condition
of the skin. Normally these conditions affect
the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increas-
es at low temperatures.
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Take long breaks during your working day so
you can recover from the noise and the vibra-
tions. Plan your work in such a way that the
use of appliances that generate strong vibra-
tions is spread over several days.
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If you notice an unpleasant sensation or disc-
olouration of the skin on your hands when us-
ing the appliance, stop work immediately.
Take sufficient work breaks. Without suffi-
cient breaks, a hand/arm vibration syndrome
can occur.