Use and Maintenance Manual – Translation of Original
Instructions Rev.: 01, Date 16/09/2021
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CAUTION!
For warranty claims, according to the above mentioned points, the product to be repaired must always be accompa-
nied by the properly filled-in warranty card and the corresponding proof of purchase with date of purchase (invoice or
any other document with legal value).
2 SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 Warnings
CAUTION!
The Manufacturer declines all responsibilities if the precautions below are not taken.
The accomplishments concerning working environment safety and health regulations indicated by the current
laws (Dir. 2003/10/EC, Dir. 2002/44/EC and Legislative Decree no. 81/2008) have to be carried out either by the
end-user or by the employer: supplying the adequate personal protective equipment, informing about working
risks, health surveillance, etc....
The over-exposure to the vibrations may cause neurovascular lesions to people suffering from circulatory dis-
orders. In case of symptoms which could be referred to over-exposure, contact a specialist. These symptoms
can be torpor, loss of sensitivity, sharp pains, itching, strength reduction or loss, complexion discoloration or
structural modifications of its surface. This usually happens to one’s hands, wrists and fingers.
CAUTION!
Risks due to the operator’s exposure to the noise and vibrations of the machine or tool.
1)
NOISE LEVEL
Continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator’s position (LpA) and sound power level of the tool (LwA),
both measured according to standard UNI EN ISO 22868:
LpA
eq
= 96 dBA
Guaranteed sound power level:
LwA = 104 dBA
2)
VIBRATIONS LEVEL
Root mean square weighted hand-arm acceleration frequency to which the user is exposed, measured according to
EN ISO 22867:
Min. value
a
heq
= 0,17 m/s
2
2.2 General precautions
CAUTION!
Do not use the tool indoors or in case of potentially explosive environment.
CAUTION!
The tool can only be used by suitably trained and instructed operator through safety training, which must be
provided by the employer.
2.2.1 Intended use of the tool
•
The tool is intended for cutting and pruning orchards, vineyards, citrus groves, olive groves and all trees in general;
in the manners and with the limits described previously.
•
Use the tool only for the purposes described in par. “Product description”. Any other use may cause injuries.
•
Use the tool only from the ground, working in a stable and safe position.
•
Do not use the tool when precariously balanced on surfaces where the risk of slipping is present (for example on a
hill and/or on damp grass) or any place where it is impossible to maintain a stable balance (for example on steep
slopes).
•
It is forbidden to operate the tool on ladders.
