6.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air flow.
7.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
8.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
9.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufac-
turer to recharge.
10. Do not use to pick up flammable or combusti-
ble liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
where they may be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
11.
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag in place when
collecting dust.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for both household use and
commercial use.
Cordless Blower Safety
Instructions
Preparation
1.
Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers while operating the machine.
2.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that
can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep long hair
away from the air inlets.
3.
Always use protective goggles, a cap and
mask when using the machine. Ordinary eye or
sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
4.
To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a face
mask is recommended.
5.
While operating the machine, always wear
non-slip and protective footwear. Non-skid,
closed-toed safety boots and shoes will reduce the
risk of injury.
Operation
1.
Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
2.
Switch off the machine and remove the battery
cartridge and make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop
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whenever you leave the machine.
before clearing blockages.
•
•
before checking, cleaning or working on
the machine.
•
if the machine starts to vibrate
abnormally.
•
whenever you convert the machine from
blower to vacuum, and vice versa.
Operate the machine only in daylight or in
3.
good artificial light.
4.
Do not overreach and keep proper balance and
footing at all times.
5.
Never blow debris in the direction of
bystanders.
6.
Operate the machine in a recommended posi-
tion and on a firm surface.
7.
Do not operate the machine at high places.
Never point the nozzle at anyone in the vicinity
8.
when using the machine.
9.
Never block suction inlet and/or blower outlet.
•
Be careful not to block suction inlet or
blower outlet with dust or dirt when oper-
ating in dusty area.
•
Do not use nozzles other than the nozzles
provided by Makita.
Do not use the blower to inflate balls,
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rubber boat or the similar.
10. Do not operate the machine near open window, etc.
11.
Operating the machine only at reasonable
hours is recommended - not early in the
morning or late at night when people might be
disturbed.
12. Using rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing is recommended.
13. If the machine strikes any foreign objects or
should start making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately switch off the machine
to stop it. Remove the battery cartridge from
the machine and inspect the machine for
damage before restarting and operating the
machine. If the machine is damaged, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers for repair.
14. Do not insert fingers or other objects into
suction inlet or blower outlet.
15. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before inserting
battery cartridge, picking up or carrying the
machine. Carrying the machine with your fin-
ger on the switch or energizing the machine
that has the switch on invites accidents.
16. Never blow or vacuum dangerous materials,
such as nails, fragments of glass, or blades.
17. Do not operate the machine near flammable
materials.
18. Avoid operating the machine for a long time in
low temperature environment.
19. Always use the dust bag when collecting dust,
chips and the like.
20. Do not collect still smoldering cigarette ashes,
freshly cut metals shavings, screws, nails and
the like.
21. When using the machine for blower opera-
tion in combination of the battery adapter
equipped with the shoulder harness, do not
use this machine with the shoulder strap being
attached to the machine.
22. When you are wearing the dust bag for vacu-
uming operation, do not use this machine in
combination of the battery adapter equipped
with the shoulder harness.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the machine is in safe working condition.
If the parts are worn or damaged, replace them
2.
with parts provided by Makita.
Store the machine in a dry place out of the
3.
reach of children.
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