Hyundai power products HYC1600E, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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• 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.
Vibration white finger (VWF) is an injury triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand-held
machinery. If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will probably get worse, for
example:
• The numbness in your hands could become permanent and you won’t be able to feel things at all;
• You will have difficulty picking up small objects such as screws or nails;
• Vibration White Finger (VWF) could happen more frequently and affect more of your fingers.
Please observe the following matter, in order to protect the health of your body.
• Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job more quickly and expose you to less
hand-arm vibration).
• Check tools before using them to make sure they have been properly maintained and
repaired to avoid increased vibration caused by faults or general wear.
• Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain efficient.
• Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by doing other jobs in between.
• Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more than you have to.
• Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles when next used.
Vibrations (Where Applicable)
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Effects Of Vibration
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Protecting Your Body From Vibration
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Safety Information