Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's syndrome" or "white
finger"), especially to people suffering from
circulation disorders. The symptoms can
regard the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/
or by gripping the hand grips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur, the length of
time the machine is used must be reduced
and a doctor consulted.
2.3 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Ensure regular maintenance and correct
storage to maintain machine safety and high
performance levels.
•
When the machine is stopped for servicing,
inspection, or storage, or to change an
accessory, shut off the power source,
disconnect the machine from the supply and
make sure that all moving parts are come to
a complete stop.
•
Allow the machine to cool beforemaking any
inspections, adjustments, and before storing.
•
Maintain the machine with care and keep
it clean in a dry place out of the reach of
children.
•
Never use the machine with worn or
damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts
must always be replaced and never repaired.
Use original replacement parts only.
•
To reduce fire risks, do not leave containers
with debris inside a room.
The noise and vibration levels shown in
these instructions are the maximum levels
for use of the machine. Suitable preventive
measures must be adopted to eliminate
possible harm caused by high noise levels
and vibration-induced stresses; utilise the
machine at constant speed, firmly hold the
handgrip with adequate strength, utilise the
machine at the minimum speed required
to perform the work, wear ear-protection
devices, make frequent and adequate pauses
during the work.
2.4 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
ATTENTION
The following safety rules complement
the safety rules contained in the battery
charger manual.
• Only use battery chargers recommended by
the manufacturer to recharge batteries. An
inadequate battery charger may cause electric
shock, overheating or corrosive liquid to leak
from the battery.
• Use only batteries specifically designed for
your power tool. The use of other batteries may
cause injuries and fire risks.
• Keep all unused batteries at a distance from
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects as contact with the same
can cause short circuits. Short circuits between
battery contacts can lead to explosion or fires.
• Never use the battery charger in environments
in the presence of vapours, flammable
substances or on easily flammable surfaces
such as paper, fabric, etc. The battery charger
heats up during recharging and may cause a
fire.
• When transporting batteries, make sure the
contacts never come into contact with each
other and never use metal containers to
transport them.
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• Scrupulously comply with local regulations for
the disposal of packaging, deteriorated parts
or any elements with a strong environmental
impact; this waste must not be disposed of
with regular waste, but must be separated and
taken to collection centres, which will recycle
the materials.
• Scrupulously comply with local regulations for
the disposal of waste materials
• When the machine is withdrawn from service,
do not dispose of it in the environment, but take
it to a waste disposal facility in accordance with
the local regulations in force.
Do not throw electrical equipment away
with domestic waste. According to the
European Directive 2012/19/EU on
electrical and electronic equipment
waste and its implementation, according
to UK Regulation "The waste electrical and
electronic equipment regulations 2013 (as
amended)" and according to national regulations,
old electrical equipment must be collected
separately, for eco-compatible recycling. If
electrical equipment is disposed of in landfills or
in the ground, hazardous substances can leak
into the groundwater and contaminate the food
chain, damaging your health and well-being. For
further information on the disposal of this
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