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3. Electricshockcouldoccurifusedonwetsurfaces.
Donotexposetorain.Storeindoors.
4. Keep in mind, that the operator or user is respon-
sibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoother
people or their property.
Preparation
5. Obtainearprotectionandsafetyglasses.Wear
thematalltimeswhileoperatingtheblower.
6. Alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlongtrou-
serswhileoperatingtheblower.
7. Donotwearlooseclothingorjewellerythatcanbe
drawnintotheairinlet.Keeplonghairawayfrom
the air inlets.
8. Topreventdustirritationthewearingofaface
mask is recommended.
Operation
9. Operatetheblowerinarecommendedposition
andonlyonarm,levelsurface.
10. Never point the nozzle at anyone in the vicinity
whenusingtheblower.
11. Neverblocksuctioninletand/orbloweroutlet.
• Donotblocksuctioninletorbloweroutletto
clean up in dusty areas.
• Donotusetheblowerwithataperednozzle
smaller than the original one, such as a new
nozzleobtainedbyattachinganextradiam-
eter-reduced hose or smaller hose to the
nozzle top end.
• Donotusetheblowertoinateballs,rubber
boatorthesimilar.
Increased motor revolution may cause dangerous
fanbreakageandresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Heatedmotorandcontrolcircuitmaycauseare.
12. Donotoverreachandkeepproperbalanceand
footingatalltimes.Alwaysbesureofthefooting
on slopes and to walk, never run.
13. Donotoperatethebloweronapavedorgravel
surfacewhereejectedmaterialcouldcauseinjury.
14. Neveroperatetheblowerwhilepeople,especially
children,orpetsarenearby.
15. Donotoperatetheblowernearopenwindow,etc.
16. Operatingthebloweronlyatreasonablehoursis
recommended - not early in the morning or late at
nightwhenpeoplemightbedisturbed.
17. Usingrakesandbroomstoloosendebrisbefore
blowingisrecommended.
18. Itisrecommendedtoslightlydampensurfacesin
dusty conditions or use mister attachment avail-
ableonthemarket.
19. It is recommended to use the long nozzle so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
20.
Iftheblowerstrikesanyforeignobjectsorshould
startmakinganyunusualnoiseorvibration,imme-
diatelyswitchofftheblowertostopit.Removethe
batterycartridgefromtheblowerandtakethefollow-
ingstepsbeforerestartingandoperatingtheblower:
• inspectfordamage,
• whentheblowerisdamaged,haveit
repairedbyMakitaAuthorizedService
Centers.
21. Switchofftheblowerandremovethebatterycar-
tridge and make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop
• wheneveryouleavetheblower,
• beforeclearingblockagesorunclogging
chute,
• beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
blower,
• iftheblowerstartstovibrateabnormally,for
immediately check, or
• afterstrikingaforeignobjecttoinspectthe
blowerfordamage.
22. Donotinsertngersorotherobjectsintosuction
inletorbloweroutlet.
23. Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitch
isintheoff-positionbeforeinsertingbatterypack,
pickinguporcarryingtheblower.Carryingthe
blowerwithyourngerontheswitchorener-
gisingtheblowerthathastheswitchoninvites
accidents.
Maintenance and storage
24. Whentheblowerisstoppedforservicing,inspec-
tion, or storage, or to change an accessory, shut
offthepowersource,removethebatterycartridge
fromtheblowerandmakesurethatallmoving
parts come to a complete stop. Cool down the
blowerbeforemakinganyinspections,adjust-
ments,etc.Maintaintheblowerwithcareand
keep it clean.
25. Storetheblowerinadryplaceoutofthereachof
children.
26. Alwayscooldowntheblowerbeforestoring.
27. Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
blowerisinsafeworkingcondition.
Battery tool use and care
28. Rechargeonlywiththechargerspeciedbythe
manufacturer.Achargerthatissuitableforone
typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofrewhen
usedwithanotherbatterypack.
29. Usethebloweronlywithspecicallydesignated
batterypacks.Useofanyotherbatterypacksmay
createariskofinjuryandre.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.