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:
1.Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is being
used over long periods of time or is not adequately managed and
properly maintained.
2.Injuries and damage to property due to broken cutting attachments or
the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
3.Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
4.Prolonged use of this product expose the operator to vibrations and
may produce 'whitefinger' disease. In order to reduce the risk, please
wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any of the 'whitefinger'
symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. 'Whitefinger'
symptoms include: numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain,
loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms
normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
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!
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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