Cutting Means Maintenance; Use Limitations - Mountfield BC 500 Li 48 Manual De Instrucciones

a rapid jerk in the opposite
direction, pushing the cutting
means up and towards the
operator. Kickback can cause
the operator to lose control
of the machine, leading to
serious consequences. To
avoid kickbacks, take all
the appropriate precautions
indicated below:
– Firmly hold the machine,
with two hands, and place
your body and arms in
a position that allows
you to resist kickback.
– Do not extend the arms
too high and do not cut
above waist height.
– Only use the cutting
means specified by
the manufacturer.
– Follow the manufacturer's
instructions concerning

cutting means maintenance.

• Beware of injuries
caused by devices used
to cut the line
If something breaks or an
accident occurs during work,
turn off the motor immediately
and move the machine away to
prevent further damage; if an
accident occurs with injuries
or third parties are injured,
carry out the first aid measures
most suitable for the situation
immediately and contact the
medical authorities for any
necessary health care. Carefully
remove any debris which could
cause damage or injury to
persons or animals if ignored.
length.
Prolonged exposure to
vibrations can cause injuries
and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's
syndrome" or "white hand"),
especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The
symptoms can regard the hands,
wrists and fingers and are shown
through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring
of or structural changes to
the skin. These effects can
be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping
the hand grips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur,
the length of time the machine
is used must be reduced
and a doctor consulted.

Use limitations

• Do not use the machine if
you are unable to hold it with
both hands or keep steady
on your legs while working.
• Never use the machine
with damaged, missing or
incorrectly positioned guards.
• Don't use the machine if
the attachments/tools are
not installed in their seats.
• Never disengage, deactivate,
remove or tamper with
the safety systems/micro
switches installed.
• Do not use the power tool
if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
• Do not strain the machine
too much and do not use a
small machine for heavy-
duty work; if you use the right
machine, you will reduce the
risk of hazards and improve
the quality of your work.
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