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Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off -position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-
ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-
tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may aff ect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations diff erent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR AIR BLOWERS
• 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 (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less 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.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or dam-
age that occur to people or property.
• Other persons and animals should remain at a distance
of 3metres or more when the machine is being used.
The operator is responsible for third persons in the
working area.
• Never operate the machine while people, especially
children or pets, are nearby.
• Use the machine only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
• Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
• Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air
intake could result in personal injury.
• Do not operate without tubes in place.
• Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could
result in personal injury.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
• Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.
• Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifi cations
may impair the safety of your product and may result in
increased noise and vibration.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Make sure that the machine is not live when carry-
ing out maintenance work on the motor.
• Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth,
preferably after each use. Keep the ventilation slots free
from dust and dirt.If the dirt does not come off use a soft
cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents
such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These sol-
vents may damage the plastic parts.
• The machine requires no additional lubrication.
• Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please
contact your local BORT GLOBAL LIMITED dealer.
DISPOSAL
Discarded electric appliances are recyclable and
should not be discarded in the domestic waste!
Please actively support us in conserving resources
and protecting the environment by returning this
appliance to the collection centres (if available).
