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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due
to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids,
such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool
before storing or transporting.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep the product away from corrosive agents, such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product against movement
or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery pack in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when
transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can
come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while
in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked
or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, can contribute
to poor performance, and may void your warranty.
WARNING!
Servicing requires extreme care and knowedge and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the product
serviced by an authorised service centre only. When servicing, use
only original replacement parts.
Do not make adjustments and repairs that are not described in this
manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised service centre.
After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
Bring the product to an authorised service centre to replace damaged
or unreadable labels.
CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts,
always turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and make sure
that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Remove the blower tubes to inspect for blockage. Clear the tubes if
required.
Re-install the blower tubes before starting the product.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise and the operator should pay special attention to
avoid the following:
■ injury caused by vibration
– Always use the right tool for the job, hold the product by the
designated handles and use the lowest speed necessary to
achieve the task.
■ injury caused by exposure to noise
– Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
■ injury caused by flying objects from the blow tube airflow
– Wear eye protection at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may
contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome. Symptoms
may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually
apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought
to contribute to the development of these symptoms. There are
measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the
effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the
product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is
reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to
Raynaud's Syndrome.
■ After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood
circulation.
■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately
discontinue use and see your physician.
WARNING!
Injuries may be caused or aggravated by prolonged use of the
product. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure to take
regular breaks.
SYMBOLS
Read and understand all instructions before
operating the product. Follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the product to rain or damp
condition.
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