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WARNING
Your power tool is a one-person 
machine. Do not allow other persons in 
the general work area, even when 
starting.
For specific starting instructions, see the 
appropriate section of your manual. 
Place the power tool on firm ground or 
other solid surface in an open area. 
Maintain good balance and secure 
footing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, do not attempt to "drop start" 
your power tool.
WARNING
When you pull the starter grip, do not 
wrap the starter rope around your hand. 
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide 
the starter rope to rewind it properly. 
Failure to follow this procedure may 
result in injury to your hand or fingers 
and may damage the starter 
mechanism.
WARNING
Once the engine has started, 
immediately blip the throttle trigger, 
which should release the starting throttle 
and allow the engine to slow down to 
idle.
During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
The blower is designed for single-
handed operation with either the right or 
left hand on the control handle.
Watch out for small animals when using 
the blower on open ground, in yards and 
gardens.
WARNING
Operate the unit only with a properly 
mounted blower tube.
The round nozzle is particularly suitable 
for use on uneven surfaces (e.g. fields 
and lawns).
Special care must be taken in slippery 
conditions (wet ground, snow) and in 
difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for 
hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, 
roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. For 
better footing, clear away fallen 
branches, scrub and cuttings. Be 
extremely cautious when working on 
slopes or uneven ground.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, never work on a ladder, in a tree 
or any other insecure support. Never 
hold the machine above shoulder 
height.
Working Conditions
To minimize blowing time, use a rake 
and broom to loosen dirt particles before 
you start blowing.
Save water by using a blower instead of 
a water hose for lawn and garden work 
wherever possible, e.g. for cleaning 
yards and patios.
Recommended working technique to 
minimize air pollution:
– If conditions are very dusty, dampen 
surfaces slightly before blowing. 
– Pull out the nozzle to full length so 
that the airstream is at ground level.
– Do not blow particles in the direction 
of bystanders, in particular in the 
direction of children, pets, open 
windows or freshly washed 
vehicles. Take special care in such 
situations.
– Remove the blow-swept debris in 
rubbish bins – do not blow it onto the 
neighbor's land.
Recommended working technique to 
minimize noise:
– Operate your power tool at 
reasonable times only – not early in 
the morning, late at night or during 
midday rest periods when people 
could be disturbed. Observe local 
rest periods. Normal