Safety instructions
When using leaf sweeper, comply with the
following basic safety instructions to protect
against risk of injury:
Read and then comply with the operat-
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ing manual.
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Keep the operating manual for subse-
quent use or for the next owner.
Follow the safety instructions and warn-
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ings.
Users
People under 16 years or people who
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have not read the operating instructions
are not allowed to use the machine.
Local regulations may specify the mini-
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mum age.
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Always wear long trousers and sturdy
shoes when working with the machine.
Never work barefoot or with open san-
dals.
Always ensure a firm stand on slopes.
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Only push the machine at slow walking
pace.
Working area
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Do not use the leaf sweeper if there are
any person (caution: children) or ani-
mals (including wildlife) in the working
area. Check the ground for stones,
twigs, wires, bones and other debris
prior to starting work. Keep looking out
for debris as you are working.
Operating times
Only vacuum in daylight or under good
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artificial lighting.
Monday - Saturday:
07:00 - 12:00
15:00 - 19:00
Not allowed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Always adhere to the local/communal regu-
lations about operating times!
Operation
Always visually inspect the leaf
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sweeper before use.
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Damaged or worn parts must be re-
placed immediately.
Use the unit only in a technical condi-
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tion stipulated by the manufacturer.
The user of the unit is responsible for
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any accidents involving other persons
or their property.
The machine must only be used for
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vacuuming up dropped leaves. Any use
for other purposes is not permissible.
Do not disable the safety equipment or
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protective equipment on the leaf
sweeper. Keep hands and feet away
from rotating parts!
Never lift or carry the machine with the
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engine running. Wait until the engine
has stopped, then pull spark plug lead.
Pull spark plug lead prior to working on
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the leaf sweeper.
Turn off the engine and pull out the
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spark plug if the mower starts to vibrate
unusually severely. Afterwards it should
be checked immediately by an expert.
Operate the machine only when com-
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pletely assembled and with functioning
protective equipment.
Operate the machine only when the
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collection bag is closed.
Warning!
Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers
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only.
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Fill up with petrol outdoors only. Do not
smoke while filling up with petrol!
Do not open the tank cap or refill with
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petrol while the engine is running or
when the machine is hot.
If petrol overflows, do not start the en-
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gine. Clean the unit and do not start the
engine until the petrol vapours have
dispersed.
For reasons of safety replace a dama-
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ged petrol tank and/or tank cap.
When filling up with petrol, use a funnel
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or filling tube to prevent fuel from run-
ning into the engine, the housing or the
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