Preliminary Operations - GGP ITALY BL 2.6 E Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY WAR NINGS
ELECTRIC BLOWER / VACUUM
SAFETY WAR NINGS
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become
a cquainted with the controls and the proper use of the
machine. Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which it
was designed, namely
– the movement and accumulation, by blo w ing, of
leaves, grass, debris of various limited weight and
modest dimensions.
– Vacuum collection of leaves, grass, various debris
of limited weight and modest dimensions, excluding
liquids of any kind.
The machine must not be used for accumulation and
collection of inflammable or explosive pro ducts, hot
embers or combustion material without a flame, lit ciga-
rettes, pieces of glass, sharp objects, metal objects,
stones and any o ther object that could be dangerous
to the o pera tor and others.
Any other use may be dangerous and damage the ma-
chine.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local re gulations
can restrict the minimum age of the o perator.
4) These machines can be used by children from 8
years old on up, and by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of ex-
perience and/or awareness, if they are controlled by
someone or after being educated about how to use the
machine safely and having understood the potential
dangers. Children are forbidden to play with the ma-
chine. User cleaning and maintenance duties cannot
be performed by children.
5) Never use the machine:
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi ci ne,
drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his
reflexes and compromise his jud gement.
6) If the machine is sold or lent to others, make su re
that the operator looks over the user in structions con-
tained in this manual.
7) Bear in mind that the operator or user is re sponsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the ma chi ne.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothes, an ti-
vibration gloves, protective goggles, half-mask res-
pirator, protective earplugs, an ti-shear safety boots
with non–slip soles.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces or any han-
ging or flapping accessory that could catch in the
machine.
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) Before using the machine, carry out an ac cu rate
inspection of the machines efficiency and in particular:
– the motor stop switch must easily move from one
position to the other;
– the machine handgrips and protection devices must
be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;
– the guards must never be damaged;
– the rotor must never be damaged;
– the bag must never be dama ged.
3) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove
anything that could be projected by the machine (when
used as a blower) or block the vacuum tube (when
used as vacuum collector) or be a hazardous source
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones etc.).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not mount equipment or accessories on the ma-
chine not foreseen or approved by the ma nufacturer.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Never use the machine:
– without mounting all the accessories foreseen for
each use (as blower or vacuum collector);
– when people, especially children or pets are nearby;
– in confined spaces, in the presence of fumes, in an
explosive environment or close to inflammable ma-
terials or electrical equipment.
4) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippe ry
ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground
that does not guarantee stability for the operator;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the
lay of the ground and any eventual ob sta cles;
– assess the potential risks of the ground to be mo wn
and take all necessary precautions to en sure your
own safety, especially on slopes or on bumpy, slip-
pery or unstable ground.
5) Make sure the machine is securely locked when you
start the motor:
– check that there is nobody within at least 15 me tres
of the machine's range of action;
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use
a small machine for heavy-duty works. If you use the
right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.
7) Ensure the machine does not come into contact
with foreign bodies and possible flying debris and dust
being thrown up by the air; do not direct the air jet in the
direction of people or a nimals.
8) Never insert objects into the vaccum inlet (when
being used as vacuum collector) and avoid the intake
of large objects that could damage the ro tor.
9) During use keep your hands well away from the
intake grille and from the air outlet and do not obstruct
the air vents.
10) Stop the motor:
– when mounting or removing accessories for blo wing
or collecting:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– during movements between work areas.
11) Stop the motor and unplug the machine from the
mains:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the ma chine;
– after the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the ma-
chine for any damage and make repairs be fo re re-
starting it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally;
– when the machine is not in use.
12) To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the ma chi ne
with the motor hot on leaves, dry grass or other inflam-
mable material.
13) – Keep the cable behind and away from the ma-
chine.
– If a cable is damaged during use, immediately dis-
connect it from the network. DO NOT TOUCH THE
CABLE UNTIL IT IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
NETWORK.
– Never blow dirt in other people's direction.
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