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protective gloves and keep your hands warm.
-- The symptoms of HAVS include any combination of the
following: Tingling and numbness in the fingers; Not being
able to feel things properly; Loss of strength in the hands;
Fingers going white (blanching) and becoming red and painful
on recovery (particularly in the cold and wet, and probably
only in the tips at first). Seek medical advice immediately if
such symptoms are experienced.
Maintenance and storage
1. Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the
plug from the power supply or the battery pack)
- before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the tool for damage
and make repairs before restarting and operating the tool
2. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts
and accessories.
Inspect and maintain the product regularly. Have the product
repaired only by an authorised service centre or similarly
qualified specialist.
3. When not in use, store the product out of reach of children.
4. Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
5. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
6. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool