Proper Use; Safety Information - EINHELL ELE 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

1.0 Layout (Fig. 1)
1. Suction tube
2. Additional handle
3. Carrying strap
4. On/Off switch
5. Debris bag frame
6. Debris bag

2.0 Proper use

The garden blower vac is only designed to
b
handle foliage and garden refuse such as grass
clippings, twigs and small branches, paper.
Uses beyond those mentioned above are
prohibited.
This tool is only intended for use around the
b
home and should only be operated within its
design limitations. Tools of this category which
are designed for home and garden use should
only be operated in such settings. Tools of this
category are not suitable for use in public
facilities, parks and sports centers, on farms or
in the forestry sector.
3.0 Important information
Please read the directions for use carefully and
observe the information provided. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the tool, its proper use and safety
precautions.
Please observe the general maximum operating
times as well as local regulations for tool operation.

Safety information

Persons who are not acquainted with the
b
directions for use as well as children,
adolescents under 16 years of age, and those
under the influence of alcohol, drugs and/or
medication may not operate the tool.
The operator of the tool must ensure that all
b
persons and animals are kept at a safe distance
of 3 meters surrounding the work area while the
tool is in operation. The operator is responsible
for the safety of third parties present in the work
area.
Always wear suitable working clothes to avoid
b
the risk of injuries to the head, hands and ears.
Put on suitable safety goggles or safety visor,
work gloves and ear plugs.
Ensure that you have a safe and secure footing
b
while working. Wear only non-slip shoes and
long trousers.
Before starting up the tool, visually inspect it for
b
any loose screws or other loose connections.
Inspect the tool regularly to ensure it operates
b
the way it should and that it is in sound
condition. Tools that are damaged in any way
must not be used.
Never use the tool without a debris bag in place.
b
Do not remove any protective guards.
b
Vacuum and blow only those materials for which
b
the tool was intended.
Never vacuum/blow liquids (e.g. water) or
b
scalding, flammable or explosive substances.
Do not vacuum objects that are smoldering (e.g.
cigarette butts, glowing material) - risk of burn
injury!
Do not vacuum damp, wet piles.
b
Never use your hand to feed objects into the
b
vacuum tube.
Always point the vacuum tube toward the
b
ground when switching on the tool.
Never direct the vacuum/blow hole at persons
b
or animals.
Keep children away from the tool when it is
b
hooked up to a power supply.
Do not use the power cord as a weight-bearing
b
support with which to transport the tool. Instead,
use only the sturdy handle which is designed for
this task.
Do not clean the tool with running water - and
b
particularly with high pressure.
Neither use the tool in the rain nor leave it
b
outside during such weather.
When not being used, keep the tool in a safe
b
and dry location.
The tool can be plugged into any 10 A and
b
higher socket-outlet (230 V alternating current)
that is equipped with a fuse and is grounded.
Secure the socket-outlet with a residual current
circuit breaker. Do not exceed an operating
current of 30 mA.
Never use a damaged power cord - lethal
b
hazard.
Always trail the power cord behind the tool, not
b
out in front.
When hooking up an extension cord (to the
b
standard-length tool power cord), be sure to use
the cord grip provided specially for this purpose.
The total length of the power cord should not
b
exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance
will reduce the power output of the electric
motor.
The power cord must at the minimum be of type
b
HO5RN-F and be of 3-core design. The power
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