Worx WG500 - General Safety Warnings; Intended Purpose

All-in-one Blower/Vac/Mulcher EN
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GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
- 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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
INTENDED PURPOSE
WARNING! A garden vacuum-blower is
not a wet suction device!
Please avoid the suction of wet materials
(leaves and dirt), since this can lead to
blockage of the shredder chamber and
reduced performance.
The device is designed only for the suction
and blowing of dry leaves in private
households and as a hobby device in the
garden. Any other utilization, which is not
explicitly approved in these directions, can
lead to damage to the device and represent a
serious danger to the user.
• ThedeviceMUSTNOTbeemployedin
areas where there is health endangering
dusts or as a wet suction device.
• Thedeviceisdesignedforusebyadults.
Young people over 16 years may use the
device under supervision only.
• Theuseofthedeviceintherainorina
humid environment is forbidden.
• Themanufacturerisnotliablefordamage
which is caused through inappropriate use
or incorrect operation.
NOTE: For the protection of the operator, the
device can be operated only with assembled
vacuum tube and collection bag.
Note:Donotemployandlowpowermachines
forheavywork.DONOTuseyourdevicefor
purposes for which it has not been designed.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of
injury, user must read and
understand instruction manual.
1. TRAINING
a)Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliar
with the controls and the proper use of the
appliance;
b)Neverallowpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructions to use the appliance. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator;
c)Neveroperatetheappliancewhilepeople,
especially children, or pets are nearby;
d) The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
2. PREPARATION
a) While operating the appliance, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. Do
not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals;
b) Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
that can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep
long hair away from the air inlets.
c) Wear protective goggles while operating
d) To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a
face mask is recommended
e)Beforeusing,checkthesupplyand
extension cord for signs of damage and
aging. Do not use the appliance if the cord
is damaged or worn.
f) Neveroperatetheappliancewithdefective
guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example debris collector in
place.
g)Onlyuseaweatherproofextensioncable
fitted with a coupler according to iec 60320-
2-3.
h) The appliance should being supplied
via a residual current device (rcd) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA is
recommended.