Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
blower. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: The dust
generated may cause the blower to be electrostatically
charged. If the blower is touched, there may be a static
electricity discharge which can produce a mild electric
shock. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of the dangers of the blower or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the blower.
￭ Electrical components of the blower can produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 5 meters of the work area.
5m (16 ft)
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.