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OPERATION
Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating this
product.
If the product becomes clogged, remove the battery before
cleaning debris.
Never operate the product with defective guards or shields,
or without safety devices—for example, debris collector—in
place.
Stop the product, and remove the battery from the product.
Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop
●whenever you leave the product,
●before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
●before checking, cleaning, or working on the product.
The blower shall not be used for sucking!
Do not blow hot, flammable, or explosive material.
Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Never blow in the direction of bystanders. Do not operate
without tubes in place.
Walk, never run.
Keep all cooling air inlets clear of dirt.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign
objects thrown from the product.
Do not use for sucking liquids!
Do not overreach, and keep your balance at all times.
Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
When the product is stopped for servicing, inspection, or
storage, or to change an accessory, remove the battery and
make sure that all moving parts come to a complete stop. Allow
the product to cool before making any inspections, adjustments,
etc. Maintain the product with care and keep it clean.
Store the product in a dry place out of the reach of children.
Always allow the product to cool before storing.
Do not modify this blower. Unauthorized modifications may
impair the safety of your product and may result in increased
noise and vibration.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure that the product
is in safe working condition.
Examine the product, and replace worn or damaged parts for
safety.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only genuine
replacement parts and accessories.
Never attempt to override the interlocked feature of the guard.
Do not modify this blower. Unauthorized modifications may
impair the safety of your product and may result in increased
noise and vibration.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or
people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
product.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse
or by burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors offer to retrieve
old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18
battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme
load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery
acid, wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case
of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and
immediately seek medical attention.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
product, 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.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors.
The following hazards may arise in use, and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
●Injury caused by vibration
–Hold the product by designated handles, and restrict
working time and exposure.
●Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury
–Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
●Injury due to flying debris
–Wear eye protection, heavy long trousers, gloves, and
substantial footwear at all times.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The cordless blower is intended for blowing of dirt and leaves.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should
be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to
heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum lifetime, after use, the battery packs have to
be fully charged.
To obtain the longest-possible battery life, remove the battery
pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
●Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27°C and away from moisture.
●Store the battery packs in a 30%–50% charged condition.
●Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.