• If the appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, is damaged, is left
outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
the air flow.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.
General power tool safety warnings
Check before starting
• Inspect the working area. Remove all loose
objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails,
steel wire, string etc. that could be thrown out.
• Always remove the battery to prevent
the machine being started by accident.
Always disconnect the battery before any
maintenance on the machine.
• Before using the machine and after any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
• Only use original spare parts.
• The machine operator must ensure that no
people or animals come closer than 15 metres
while working. When several operators are
working in the same area the safety distance
should be at least 15 metres.
• Do an overall inspection of the machine
before use, see maintenance schedule.
• National or local regulations may regulate the
use. Comply to given regulations.
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 influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
• Keep bystanders away.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by person (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Never allow children or other persons not
trained in the use of the machine and/or the
battery to use or service it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
• Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
m (50 ft.). Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that
it is out of reach of children and unauthorized
persons.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking
medication that could affect your vision, your
judgement or your coordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal
protective equipment".
• Always remove the battery when passing the
machine to another person.
• Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that
is responsible for not exposing people or their
property to accidents or hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Never use a machine that has been modified
in any way from its original specification.
Never use the machine near explosive or
flammable materials.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry
out the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this manual.
Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified
specialists. See instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
• Only use original spare parts.
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