(Original instructions)
Intended use
Your Black & Decker blower vac has been designed for leaf
clearing. This appliance is intended for consumer and outdoor
use only.
General appliance safety warnings
Warning! When using mains-powered/cordless
appliances, basic safety precautions, including
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the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
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Only use the appliance in daylight or
good articial light.
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Do not operate your appliance in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the appliance, local regulations may restrict
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Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance, be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the
appliance.
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The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
The term "appliance" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your
mains operated (corded) appliance
or battery operated (cordless) appliance.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Using your appliance
u Always take care when us-
ing the appliance.
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
the age of the operator.
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Do not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or touch the
appliance supply cord.
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Keep children, bystanders and animals
away while operating an appliance.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
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The appliance is not to be used as a
toy.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are
no userserviceable parts inside.
Personal safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating an appliance. Do not use an
appliance while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating an appliance may result in
serious personal injury.
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
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Where required, use personal protective equipment. Protective equipment
such as eye protection, dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Make
sure that the switch is in the offposition before connecting to a power
source and/or battery pack, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying appliances with your nger on the switch
or energising appliances that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the appliance in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose
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Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliances. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
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Where applicable, keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
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Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
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.
Electrical safety
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Appliance plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
Appliance use and care
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Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
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Do not use the appliance if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any appliance that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
(grounded) appliance. Unmodied
plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
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Do not expose appliance to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a appliance
will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the appliance. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
(Original instructions)
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