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Use the safety goggles and ear protectors. In order not to
injure yourself, it is recommended that you use non slippery boots;
do not use the machine with bare feet or while wearing sandals or
open shoes. Use a dust mask if you are working in a dusty area.
The noise produced by the machine can damage
your ears. Use ear protectors.
If you regularly work with the machine,
see the doctor on a regular basis to have your hearing
checked out.
Attention! When you are working with ear protectors,
you must be extra careful since auditory signals
(alarms, cries, etc.) are lessened.
Choose appropriate clothing. Never wear loose clothing or
jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves far from
moving parts.
They can get caught in the moving parts. We recommend that you
wear long pants and gloves to reduce the risk of injury caused by
projected objects.
If the blower vibrates strangely, stop the engine and inspect the
machine to find the cause and resolve it. If you can't find the
cause, take the machine to a TIMBERPRO authorized dealer.
If you have to remove material that got into the blower ducts,
turn off the engine before removing it.
Be careful not to put your fingers or another part of your body in or near
the entry area of the blow tube of the machine.
2.3. VIBRATIONS
Prolonged use of the machine exposes the user to
vibrations and may cause
vibrations and may caus
(Raynaud phenomenon). This syndrome reduces the feeling
sensation in your hands and the ability to regulate
sensation in your hands
temperature, leading to lack o
temperature, leading to lack of sensitivity in the fingers and a burning
burning sensation.
sensation. This may cause nerve and circulatory problems, as well as
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necrosis.
The main factor that contributes
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prolonged expo
prolonged expossure to elevated levels of vibrations. To reduce
the risk of white finger syndrome, please pay attention to the
vibrations. To reduce the risk
please pay attention to the foll
following instructions:
• Wear gloves.
• Take frequent breaks.
Always hold the handles fir
•
Always hold the handles firmly.
If one of the above symptoms develops, immediately go see a doctor.
If one of the above symptoms
Do not forget to transmit this manual if you sell or lend the machine.
2.4 SAFETY IN THE WORK AREA
SAFETY IN THE WORK
Keep the work area clean, and work in good lighting. Messy and dark
Keep the work area clean, an
areas may lead to injuries.
Messy and dark areas may lea
When you are working in or near the street or highways, make sure
When you are working in
you don't disturb traffic with blown away objects.
Do not use the machine in explosive atmospheres or in the presence
of flammable liquids or gas.
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