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Never fill the appliance while
the engine is running or hot.
3.4 Safety in the workplace
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Only operate the appliance out
of doors and never in
enclosed spaces.
■
Only work during daylight or
under very bright artificial light.
■
Before working, Remove any
dangerous products and
objects from the working area,
e.g. branches, broken glass,
sharp-edged objects, pieces of
metal, stones, before starting
work.
■
Make sure you are standing
safely. Avoid wet, slippery
ground.
■
When working, move cau-
tiously and slowly. Do not run.
Watch out for obstacles.
3.5 Safety of persons,
animals and property
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Use the appliance only for the
purposes for which it is
intended. Any non-intended
use can lead to injury and
GB
property damage.
■
Switch on the appliance only
■
Maintain a safe distance to
persons or animals, or switch
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off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
■
Never direct the exhaust gas
jet of the engine towards
persons and animals or
towards inflammable products
and objects.
■
Do not reach into the vacuum
and vent grilles when the
engine is running. Injuries can
occur due to rotating
appliance parts.
■
Always switch off the appliance
when not in use, e.g. when
changing the work area,
during service and
maintenance, and when filling
with the petrol/oil mixture.
■
Immediately switch off the
appliance if there is an
accident in order to avoid
further injuries and/or property
damage.
■
Never operate the appliance
with worn or defective parts.
Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious
injuries.
Safety instructions
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