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l. Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
m. Do not expose to rain. Do not operate the product on a wet
hedge.
n. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
o. Prolonged use of the product exposes the user to vibrations
that can cause a range of conditions collectively known as
hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) e.g. fingers going white;
as well as specific diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
• To reduce this risk when using the product, always wear
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.
VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time
of operation, use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as
well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and
noise exposure risks:
a. Only use the product as intended by its design and these
instructions.
b. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well
maintained.
c. Use correct cutting attachments for the product and ensure
they in good condition.
d. Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
e. Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and
keep it well lubricated (where appropriate).
f. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use
across a longer period of time.
EMERGENCY
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this
instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions and follow them
to the letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
a. Always be alert when using this product, so that you can
recognise and handle risks early. Fast intervention can prevent
serious injury and damage to property.
b. Switch off and disconnect from the power supply if there
are malfunctions. Have the garden power tool checked by a
qualified professional and repaired, if necessary, before you
operate it again.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the
safety requirements, potential risks of injury and damage remain.
The following dangers can arise in connection with the structure
and design of this product:
a. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product
is being used over long periods of time or not adequately
managed and properly maintained.
b. Injuries and damage to property due to broken cutting
attachments or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
c. Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
WARNING!
This product 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 doctor and the
medical implant manufacturer before operating this product!