When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing
2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dama-
ged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to your STIHL dealer
service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, close a door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
14. This appliance is provided with
double insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions-
for “Servicing of Double-lnsulated
Appliances”.
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15. Do not use vacuum attachment on
wet surfaces.
16. Do not pickup anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
17. Do not use this appliance in vacuum
mode without dust bag in place.
18. Unplug before connecting the
vacuum attachment.
19. Unplug before opening the intake
screen or removing the vacuum
attachment.
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