Partner Tech GBV 345 - Manual (Page 2)

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Approved protective goggles
or visor, ear protection, and
face mask in dusty environments
must be worn.
The blower operator must make sure
that no bystanders or animals come
nearer than 15 meters.
Whenever several operators are
working in the same work area, they
should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 meters from one another.
WARNING: The muffler is very
hot during and after use. Do not
touch the muffler, muffler guard, or
surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves.
Instructions on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.
WARNING: This blower
can be dangerous! Careless
or improper use can
cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.
WARNING: Be sure the
bottom cover is secured or
the vacuum tube is properly
installed. Avoid the impeller
blade with your hand or any
foreign object.
Sound pressure
level at 7,5 meters
Sound power
level
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
WARNING: The blower may throw
objects at high velocity that can
ricochet and hit the operator. This
may cause serious eye damage.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and will
follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
WARNING: Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
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Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
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Picking up dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
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For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
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Move slowly back and forth over the material
as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
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Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
This machine produces
an electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
duce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
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Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.