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3.1.4
Safety in the workplace
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Keep your working area clean, and make
sure it is well illuminated. Untidiness or
dimly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
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Do not work with the power tool in a po-
tentially explosive atmosphere with the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools give rise to sparks that can
ignite the dust or vapours.
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Keep children and other people away from
the power tool when using it. If you are dis-
tracted, you may lose control of the power
tool.
3.1.5
Use and handling of the rechargeable
battery-operated tool
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Only recharge batteries with chargers that
are recommended by the manufacturer.
Using a charger intended for one particular
type of rechargeable battery with a different
type of rechargeable battery represents a fire
risk.
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Only use batteries in the power tools that
are intended for this purpose. Using other
batteries can lead to injuries and represents
the risk of fire.
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Keep the unused rechargeable battery
away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that
could short-circuit the contacts. A short
circuit between the rechargeable battery con-
tacts can result in burns or fire.
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Incorrect use can result in fluid leaking
out of the rechargeable battery. Avoid
coming into contact with it. In case of in-
advertent contact, rinse off with water. If
the fluid gets into your eyes, additionally
seek medical assistance. Leaking re-
chargeable battery fluid can lead to skin irrita-
tions or burns.
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Do not use a damaged or changed re-
chargeable battery. Damaged or changed
batteries can behave unpredictably and lead
to fire, explosion or a risk of injury.
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Do not expose a rechargeable battery to
fire or high temperatures. Fire or tempera-
tures over 130 °C can cause an explosion.
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Comply with all of the instructions for
charging, and never charge the recharge-
able battery or the rechargeable battery-
operated tool outside of the temperature
range specified in the operating instruc-
tions. Incorrect charging or charging outside
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of the permissible temperature range can de-
stroy the rechargeable battery and increase
the risk of fire.
3.1.6
Service
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For your own safety, only have your pow-
er tool repaired by qualified specialist per-
sonnel using genuine spare parts. This en-
sures that the power tool remains safe.
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Never maintain damaged batteries. All re-
chargeable battery maintenance should only
ever be undertaken by the manufacturer or
authorised customer service points.
3.2
Safety instructions for leaf blowers
3.2.1
Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the appli-
ance. Observe any country-specific safety
regulations concerning the minimum age of
the user.
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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2.2
Safety in the workplace
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Work only in daylight or under very bright arti-
ficial light.
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Before work, remove any hazardous products
and objects from the working area, e.g. ex-
plosive and inflammable products, hot ashes,
combustion 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 cautiously 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 se-
curely.
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Always blow the leaves near to the
ground.
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Never work up a slope.
3.2.3
Safety of persons, animals and
property
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Only use the appliance for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
Safety instructions
LB 2060