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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1) This machine must not be used by children
or any persons not fully aware of the
instructions for use contained in this manual.
Local laws and regulations may establish a
minimum age for use of the machine.
2) Always check the efficiency and integrity of
the machine; it can ca us e se ri ous
injury to the person using it.
3) Do not remove any components from the
machine unless expressly indicated in
this manual and do not alter the original
configuration in any way.
4) Do not allow yourself to be distracted and
always pay attention to what you are doing.
Use your common sense. Do not use the
machine when you are tired.
5) Before connecting the machine to the power
supply, make sure that the vacuum/shredder
fan is not damaged.
6) Do not use the machine if the vacuum/
shredder fan is damaged, the collection bag
is not attached, the screw cleaning cover
(if any) is not assembled correctly or the
vacuum hose is not attached and fitted. Do
not use the machine if the safety devices and
guards are damaged or missing or if there is
debris in the tubes.
7) Before connecting or disconnecting the
machine to or from the power supply, make
sure that the ON/OFF switch (where fitted)
is in the “O” position (off) or the start/stop
button (where fitted) is released.
8) Always operate with adequate clothing
in order to avoid any injury to the head,
hands, feet, and to hearing. Ensure you are
wearing goggles (or a face shield), heavy
duty footwear, full-length trousers, work
gloves, and hearing protection. Do not wear
any loose clothing or jewellery that could be
sucked into the machine’s air intake. Wear
protective hairnet to gather long hair. The use
of a dust mask is strongly advised to reduce
the risk of inhalation injuries.
9) Only use the machine with the hose
assembled.
10) If you are working in dusty environments,
use a protective mask.
11) When the machine is in use, do not point it
towards fire, people, animals or objects; it
could throw objects at high speed.
12) Keep the machine away from people and
pets; the blown material may be thrown
toward them.
13) Do not allow other people or animals within a
range of 15 m when operating the machine.
14) Do not switch on the machine when it is
upside down or not in the operating position.
15) When the machine is in use, do not point the
air jet toward your eyes or ears.
16) Warning! The fan continues to turn after the
motor has stopped.
17) Switch the motor off and disconnect the
machine from the power supply when: it
is not in use, when left unattended, when
being transported from one place to another
or when the power cable (where fitted) is
damaged. Also, wait until the rotating parts
have stopped moving before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or control activities.
18) Do not move the machine by pulling on its
power cable (where fitted). Use the central
hand grip.
19) When working, always maintain a stable and
safe position. Walk, don’t run.
20) Always keep the area to be cleaned free from
wires, stones, debris, cans or paper rolls.
21) During use, take care not to knock the
machine against hard objects as it could be
damaged.
22) Do not use the leaf blower vac to pick up
damp material, liquids, glass fragments,
stones or cans; you could create a high risk
situation for your personal safety and that of
the machine.
23) Do not allow the leaf blower vac to pick up
any burning or smouldering materials such
as hot ashes, cigarette butts, etc. Do not
use around flammable, toxic or explosive
materials or gases.
24) Do not manually insert any objects into the
vacuum hose.
25) Do not start the machine in indoor or
poorly ventilated areas or in the presence of
flammable and/or explosive liquids, gases,
powders or elements.
26) The operator is responsible for other people
in the working area as far as accidents or
damage caused by the use of the machine
is concerned.
27) Only work when there is sufficient daylight
or suitable artificial lighting.
28) Do not cross gravel roads or pathways when
the machine is running.
29) When not in use, keep the machine in a dry
place out of the reach of children.
30) Only use this machine in the way described
in these instructions and only in the position