Safety instructions for garden vacuums/blower:
• Only use the equipment outdoors.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the machine out of
reach of children.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
• Do not operate without tubes and the collection bag in place.
• Check cable for damage before starting work and replace if necessary. Keep cable away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Always direct the cable to the rear away from the appliance.
• While operating the leaf blower/garden vacuum always be sure of a safe and secure
operating position at all times.
• Always wear sufficient working-clothes, safety goggles and ear-protection.
• The wearing of a face mask is recommended.
• Keep a safe distance in blowing operation.
• Keep other people and animals at least five metres away from your working area (360°
around you).
• Do not aim the garden vacuum at people or animals.
• Always carry the garden vacuum by its carrying strap (6), never by the cable.
• Make sure that no hard objects such as stones get into the suction tube with the garden
vacuum in suction mode.
• Check the equipment, especially the mains cable and the suction pipe, for damage before
use. Always have damaged mains cables replaced by an authorised repair shop. Replace a
damaged suction tube before you use the garden vacuum.
• Do not use the garden vacuum in the rain and do not leave the equipment outside, in case it
is raining.
• Do not touch the mains plug if your hands are wet.
• Always use a spray water-resistant extension cable and make sure that the connector is not
lying in water.
• Make sure that the zipper on the collection bag is closed.
• Adjust the adjustable carrying strap to the right length.
• Do not use the garden vacuum for liquids.
• Do not let children, young people or any other people without prior instruction start the
garden vacuum.
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