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BLOWER SAFETY
WARNINGS
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, ush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
re, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specied in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of re.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service provider.
BATTERY & CHARGER
SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE USING THE CHARGER OR
BATTERY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THE
CHARGER, BATTERY PACK AND THE
PRODUCT USING THE BATTERY PACK. DO
NOT LOSE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Battery warnings
1. The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. First
read the safety instructions and then follow the charging
notes and procedures.
2. For optimum battery performance avoid low discharge
cycles. Charge the battery pack frequently.
3. Use and store the battery pack in dry conditions with low
humidity between 0-50°C, ideally at 15°C. Avoid exposing
battery pack and charger to direct sunlight.
4. Do not keep battery pack in places where temperatures are
liable to reach over 50°C, such as in a car, metal shed or
similar that is in direct sunlight.
5. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to re. There is a
risk of explosion!
6. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive
discharge will damage the battery cells. The most common
cause of exhaustive discharge is long-term storage and
continued use of low-charge batteries. Always store the
battery with some charge. Charge the batteries every 2-3
months to restore charge. Stop working as soon as the
performance of the battery falls noticeably or the electronic
protection system triggers.
7. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads. Overloads
will quickly result in overheating and cell damage inside the
battery housing without this overheating being apparent
externally.
8. Avoid damage and shocks. Do not use batteries which
have been dropped from a height of more than one meter
or strong external impact, even if the housing of the battery
pack appears to be undamaged. The battery cells inside
the battery may have suffered serious damage.
9. If the battery pack suffers overloading and overheating,
the integrated protective cut-off will switch off the
equipment. Do not press the ON/OFF switch on the tool if
the protective cut-off has actuated. This may damage the
battery pack. Allow the battery to cool to room temperature
before use.
10. Use only original battery packs. The use of other batteries
may result in injuries, explosion and a re risk.
11. Protect your rechargeable battery against moisture, rain
and high humidity. Moisture, rain and high humidity can
cause dangerous cell damage. Never charge or use
batteries which have been exposed to moisture, rain or
high humidity.
12. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If
the plastic housing of the battery pack is damaged, do not
use the battery.
13. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a re.
14. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If accidental contact occurs, ush
with water and seek medical help immediately. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
15. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
16. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive
temperature. Exposure to re or temperature above 130
°C may cause explosion.
17. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery
packs should only be performed by the manufacturer.
18. Do not disassemble Battery. This may result in a risk of
electric shock, electrocution or re.
Charger and the charging process warnings
1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the
battery charger. Ensure to only connect the battery charger
to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating
plate.
2. Protect the battery charger and its cable from damage
and sharp edges. Have damaged cables repaired by an
authorised service agent before use.
3. Keep the battery charger, batteries and the cordless tool
out of children’s reach.
4. Do not use damaged battery chargers.
5. Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other
cordless tools. Only charge XU1 rechargeable batteries
with an XU1 Charger.
6. The battery pack may become warm during use. Allow
the battery pack to cool to room temperature before
commencing with the charging.
7. Do not over-charge batteries. Overcharging batteries
may result in a risk of re. Do not exceed the maximum
charging times. These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or
partly charged battery pack will result in over-charging and
cell damage. Do not leave fully charged batteries in the
charger.
8. Charge the battery pack in dry conditions with low humidity
between 0-25°C. Avoid exposing battery pack and charger
to direct sunlight. Charge indoors only.
9. Do not use batteries which have suffered deformation
during the charging process or shows any other signs
of abnormalities including, excessive curvature of the
housing, gassing, hissing or cracking.
10. Never fully discharge the battery pack. A complete
discharge of the battery pack will lead to premature
ageing of the battery cells.
11. Never charge the batteries unsupervised.
12. Do not cover or place any object on top of the charger,
place the charger away from heat sources.
13. To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord,
pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
the charger.
14. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
15. An extension cord should not be used unless necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in the risk
of re, electric shock or electrocution.
16. Do not disassemble charger. This may result in a risk of
electric shock, electrocution or re.
The appliance is not to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any
adjustments or performing maintenance.
• To reduce the risk of re or explosion, never spray ammable liquids
in a conned area. If sparks come into contact with petrol vapours or
solvents, they may ignite the vapours and cause a re or explosion.
• Always wear adequate protective clothing when operating the blower
to avoid injuries to face, eyes, hands, feet, head or hearing. Use
safety glasses or a face shield, high boots or sturdy shoes, long
trousers, work gloves, a hard hat and ear defenders.
• Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it is not in the
operating position.
• Switch the motor off and remove the battery when the tool is not
being used, left unattended, being cleaned or being moved from one
place to another.
• Do not operate the tool near people, especially children or pets. Turn
it off if they get too close. Maintain a safe distance of at least 5m
from other people when using the tool.
• Never direct the blower direction nozzle towards bystanders or pets.
Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders or pets. The operator
is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Do not handle the battery or the tool with wet hands and do not use
the tool in the rain.
• Keep all the air intakes and the blower tube free of dust, lint, hair and
other material that may cause a reduction in air ow.
• Keep a balanced and stable stance while using the tool. Do not
switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces or in the
presence of inammable and/or explosive substances such as
liquids, gasses and powders.
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing.
Use common sense. Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick
or under the inuence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Do not operate this appliance with long loose hair or loose tting
jewellery. Tie long loose hair back and remove loose tting jewellery.
• Only operate the tool during broad daylight or with adequate articial
light.
• When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of reach
of children.
• Only use the tool according to the instructions given in this manual.
• Check regularly that the screws are tight.
WARNING! When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage. To ensure safety and reliability, all
repairs should be performed by a qualied
service technician.
WARNING! This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (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.
17. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from
the outlet before attempting any cleaning. Removing the
battery pack will not reduce this risk.
18. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near
vapours and inammable liquids.
19. Keep away from readily combustible material whilst
charging.
WARNING! Before connecting a charger
to a power source (mains switch power
point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that
the voltage supply is the same as that
specied on the nameplate of the charger.
A power source with a voltage greater than
that specied for the charger can result in
serious injury to the user, as well as damage
to the charger. If in doubt, do not plug in the
charger. Using a power source with a voltage
less than the nameplate rating is harmful to
the charger.
