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Safety Information
Vibrations (Where Applicable)
• Prolonged use of hand held (operated) machines will cause the user to feel the effects
of/from vibrations. These vibrations can lead to white finger (Raynaud’s phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition reduces the ability of the hand to feel and regulate
temperature, causing numbness and heat sensations and may cause nerve damage and
circulatory tissue death.
• Not all factors that lead to white finger disease are known, but cold weather, smoking
and other diseases that affect blood vessels and blood circulation as well as large and
long-lasting impact of shocks are considered factors in the formation of white finger. Note
the following to reduce the risk of white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome;
• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
• Take regular breaks.
• All of the above precautions may help reduce the risk of white finger disease but not rule
out the carpal tunnel syndrome. Long-term and regular users are therefore recommended
to observe the condition of your hands and fingers. Seek medical attention immediately if
any of the above symptoms should occur.
Noise (Where Applicable)
• The operating noise of the machine can damage your hearing. When wearing
protection such as earplugs or ear defenders to protect your hearing. Long-term and
regular users are advised to have hearing checked regularly. Be especially vigilant and
cautious when wearing ear protection because your ability to hear alarm warnings will be
reduced.
• Noise emissions for this equipment is unavoidable. Carry out noisy work at approved
times and for certain periods. Limit the working time to a minimum. For your personal
protection and protection of people working nearby it is also advisable for them to wear
hearing protection.
• See Certificate of Conformity section for Outdoor Noise declaration of
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Residual Risks
Even when tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
1. Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
2. Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not worn.
Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the power tool is being used over
longer period of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
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