Safety Precautions; Precautions; Results Of The Tests Carried Out According To The Laws; General Precautions - CAMPAGNOLA Pneumatic harvester Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1

Precautions

WARNING!
CAMPAGNOLA S.r.l. declines all responsibilities if the precautions below are not taken.
The accomplishments concerning working environment safety and health regulations indicated by the
current laws (2003/10/CE Directive, 2002/44/CE Directive and 81/2008 Law Decree) have to be carried out
either by the end-user or by the employer: supplying the adequate individual protecting devices, informing
about working risks, performing sanitary survey, etc...
The over-exposure to the vibrations may cause neurovascular lesions to people suffering from circulatory
disorders. In case of symptoms which could be referred to, such as an over-exposure, a specialist has to
be contacted. These symptoms can be torpor, loss of sensitivity, sharp pains, itch, strength reduction or
loss, complexion discoloration or structural modifications. This usually happens in one's hands, wrists
and fingers.

2.1.1 Results of the tests carried out according to the Laws

WARNING!
Risks due to the operator's contact with the noise and vibrations of the machine or tool.
1) NOISE LEVEL
Continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator's ear (LpA) and sound power level of the tool
(LwA), both calculated according to the UNI EN ISO 3744 rules:
Values measured with the combinations of aluminum / carbon pneumatic rods available in the catalog:
Detected minimum:
Detected maximum:
2) VIBRATIONS LEVEL
Average weighted hand-transmitted vibration value, in frequency, the user is exposed to, measured in
compliance with EN ISO 5349/1-2:
Detected minimum:
Detected maximum:

2.1.2 General precautions

WARNING!
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Use the tool only while standing on the ground in a safe and stable position.
•
Wear protective equipment suitable for the operations to be carried out; wear protective goggles and
check that the clothing is tight to the body. Avoid wearing ties, necklaces, belts or long, uncollected
hair that could become entangled or slipped between moving parts. Use shoes with non-slip soles and
gloves (Picture E).
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Use a noise-abatement headset.
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Do not operate, service or repair the equipment if you are under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs which
could impair your alertness or co-ordination.
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Only well-trained and qualifi ed personnel who have read the Use and Maintenance Manual carefully are
allowed to use the tool.
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Keep children and animals away from the tool.
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Do not alter the safety and protective devices.
•
The operator is the only responsible for injuries caused to other people or for damages caused to their
belongings.
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Do not use the tool when you are in unstable position or off balance.
•
It is forbidden to operate the tool while standing on a ladder.
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Keep the rakes and any other moving part away from your face.
•
Before any routine maintenance operation read the Use and Maintenanace Manual carefully. For any
other maintenance operation which is not described in this manual, please take the tool to a
CAMPAGNOLA S.r.l. Authorized Service Point.
• The tool shall be used for the purposes described in par. "Product description" only. Other uses could
cause injuries and/or damages.
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LpA = 81 ± 1 dBA LwA = 102 ± 1 dBA
eq
LpAeq = 99 ± 1 dBA LwA = 103 ± 1 dBA
a = 21,4 ± 1 m/s
2
heq
a = 30,5 ± 1 m/s
2
heq
Use and Maintenance Manual – Original Instructions
Rev.: 04, Date 08/06/2018