Warning:
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
read all instructions before using this appliance.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
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avoid dangerous environments - do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
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Don't use in rain.
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Keep children away - all people and pets should be kept at a distance from the work area.
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Dress properly - do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective
clothing; use of work gloves, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and safety footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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Use safety glasses - always use face or dust mask if the area in which you are working is dusty.
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Use right appliance - do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
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Do not force appliance - it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
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Do not overreach - keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
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When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry places out of reach of children.
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Maintain appliance with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Check damaged parts. Before using the appliance, make sure the safety guards are intact. Never use a tool
without its safety guard. Check the alignment of the moving parts, the binding of the moving parts.
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Check for broken or defective parts that can affect the safe operation of your tool. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
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recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
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Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns. (This advice is considered correct for conventional Ni-Mh, Ni-Cd, lead acid
and lithium-ion cell types. If this advice is incorrect for a cell design that differs from these, then the correct advice
may be substituted.)
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Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
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Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 40°C or low 0°C may cause explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of
the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
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Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
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never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when motor is running. Gravel,
sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible
serious injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions
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