General safety instructions – Florabest FLB 3000 A1 Benutzerhandbuch
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ATTENTION: ENVIRONMENTAL PRO-
TECTION!
This device may not be disposed of with
general/household waste. Dispose of
only at a designated collection point.
General safety instructions
You must read, understand and follow these op-
erating instructions very carefully before operating
this machine. They should guarantee your safety
and the safety of others and should ensure a long
and fault-free service life for your machine.
Training
• Read through the operating instructions care-
fully. Familiarise yourself with the controls
and the proper use of the device.
• Never allow the device to be used by children.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory 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 permit children or persons who are not
familiar with these operating instructions to
use this device. The age of the operator may
be stipulated by local regulations.
• Never operate the device whilst other persons,
in particular children or animals, are nearby.
• The operator or user is responsible for all ac-
cidents or hazards to other persons or their
property.
Preparation
• Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
when operating the device.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as
these can be drawn into the air intake. Keep
long hair away from the air intake.
• Wear safety goggles during operation.
• The wearing of a face mask for protection
from dust is recommended.
• Before using check the power supply cable
and the extension cable for damage and signs
of ageing. Do not use the device if the cable is
damaged or worn out.
• Never operate the device with faulty coverings
or safety devices or with safety devices missing
- the attached debris bag for example.
• Only use weather-resistant extension cables
with sockets and plugs that comply with the
IEC standard 60320-2-3.
Operation
• Always lead the cable rearwards away from
the device.
• If a cable is damaged during operation then dis-
connect the power supply cable from the power
source immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CA-
BLE BEFORE YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED IT
FROM THE MAINS.
• If the connection cable is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a maintenance
representative of the manufacturer or similarly
qualified persons in order to exclude possible
hazards. If an extension cable is used, then this
must be dimensioned per H05VV-F (2 x 1.0
mm
2
) or better.
• Do not carry the device by the cable.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply,
- If you leave the device,
- Before you remove potential blockages,
- Before you check, clean or work on the device,
- If the device starts to produce unusual vibrations.
• Only operate the device during daylight or
with good artificial lighting.
• Do not lean too far forward and keep your
balance at all times.
• Always make sure that you have stable foot-
ing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Keep all air intakes free of foreign bodies.
• Never blow debris towards bystanders.
• It is recommended that the device is only oper-
ated at reasonable times of the day - so not early
in the morning or late in the evening - when peo-
ple could be disturbed by this.
• It is recommended to loosen debris with
rakes and brushes first and only then to start
with the blowing or vacuuming.
• It is recommended that dusty surfaces be
lightly dampened or that a mister is used.
• It is recommended to work with the full blast
tube length so that the air flow can work
close to the ground.
Maintenance and storage
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly
tightened so that the device is constantly in a
safe working condition.