Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this
instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions and follow them to
the letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
1.Always be alert when using this product, so that you can recognise
and handle risks early. Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and
damage to property.
2.Switch off and disconnect from the power supply if there are
malfunctions. Have the product checked by a qualified professional and
repaired, if necessary, before you operate it again.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the safety
requirements, potential risks of injury and damage remain. The
following dangers can arise in connection with the structure and design
of this product:
1.Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is being
used over long periods of time or is not adequately managed and
properly maintained.
2.Injuries and damage to property due to broken cutting attachments or
the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
3.Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
4.Prolonged use of this product expose the operator to vibrations and
may produce 'whitefinger' disease. In order to reduce the risk, please
wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any of the 'whitefinger'
symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. 'Whitefinger'
symptoms include: numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain,
loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms
normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
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