• Do maintenance on and operate the product as
given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct
vibration level.
• The product has a vibration damping system that
decreases the vibrations from the handles to the
operator. Let the product do the work. Do not
push the product with force. Hold the product at
the handles lightly, but make sure that you control
the product and operate it safely. Do not push the
handles into the end stops more than necessary.
• Keep your hands on the handle or handles only.
Keep all other body parts away from the product.
• Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations
suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation
before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.
Noise safety
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as given
in the operator's manual.
• Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
• Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct
personal protective equipment.
• Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal
protective equipment.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Use approved hearing protection.
• Use approved respiratory protection.
• Use approved eye protection with side protection.
• Use protective gloves.
• Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
• Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-
fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.
Fire extinguisher
• Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
• Use a powder fire extinguisher or a carbon dioxide
fire extinguisher.
Work area safety
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions.
• Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
• Keep children, bystanders and animals away from
the work area and at a safe distance from the
product.
• Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
• Keep the work area clean and sufficiently
illuminated.
• Remove objects such as screws, bolts, wires and
stones from the work area before you use the
product.
• Make sure that there are no cables or hoses in the
operation direction of the product.
• Make sure that there is sufficient airflow in the work
area.
Electrical safety
WARNING:
There is always a risk of
shocks from electrical products. Do not use
the product in bad weather conditions. Do
not touch lightning conductors and metal
objects. Always use the product as given in
this operator’s manual to prevent injury.
WARNING:
Always use a power supply
with RCD (residual-current device). An RCD
decreases the risk of electrical shock.
WARNING:
High voltage. There are
unprotected parts in the power unit. Always
disconnect the power plug before you open
the door to the electrical box.
CAUTION:
The power supply from
the product or generator must be sufficient
and constant to make sure that the motor
operates without problems. Incorrect voltage
causes the power consumption and the
temperature of the motor to increase until
the safety circuit releases. The dimension
of the power cord must agree with national
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