2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use the tool only from the ground, working in a stable and safe position.
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Always use adequate clothing as called for by the job. Wear tight clothing. Do not wear ties, necklaces or belts or keep
loose long hair which may get caught in the moving parts. Use anti-sliding shoes and protective gloves and goggles.
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Wear a noise-abatement headset.
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Do not operate, service or repair the equipment if you are under the influence of medicines, alcohol or drugs which could
impair your alertness or co-ordination.
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Only well trained and qualified 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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Never alter the safety and protective devices.
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The operator is the only person responsible for injuries caused to other people or for damages caused to their properties.
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Do not use the tool when you are in unstable position or off balance.
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It is forbidden to operate the tool on ladders.
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Before any routine maintenance operations, read the use and maintenance manual carefully. For any maintenance operation
which is not indicated in this manual, please contact one of the CAMPAGNOLA Authorised Service Points.
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Use the tool just for the purposes indicated in ch. "Product description" . Any other kind of use may cause injuries.
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Store this manual carefully and read it before any tool use.
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Keep all the stickers with the safety indications in perfect conditions.
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Avoid working in bad weather conditions, such as fog, heavy rain or strong winds.
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Keep the rakes (2) and any other moving part away from your face.
2.3 Use
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Wear goggles or a visor, safety shoes and anti-vibration gloves and a noise-abatement headset (picture C).
Adjust the compressor at a 700 kPa (7 bar) pressure for the Olistar Metal Top and Diablo models and at a 600
kPa (6 bar) pressure for the Olistar Tuono, Diablo 1800 Evo and Piuma models.
Higher pressures may cause a higher tool wear and tear.
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The working position must be stable and safe.
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Use the tool just for the aims indicated in "Product Description" . Any other kind of use may cause injuries.
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When the tool is connected to the air supply, but it is not being used, make sure the safety catch (23) on the handle (25)
automatically engages itself.
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If a telescopic extension pole (36) is being used, make sure that the clamp (37) is holding it firmly before starting work.
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Always check that the safety devices are perfectly efficient.
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Always hold the tool with both hands and make sure you are in a stable and safe work position.
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The operator will become very tired using the tool for long periods. For this reason it is recommended that the operators
swap shifts regularly and each person uses the tool each day only for a short time.
2.4 Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance operations or adjustments on the mechanical parts of the equipment, put on
heavy-duty work shoes, protective gloves and goggles.
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Routine maintenance and repairs can be carried out only by an operator with the necessary physical and intellectual
qualifications.
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Special maintenance and repairs can be carried out only by a qualified mechanic.
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Before any maintenance or adjustment operations, disconnect the tool from its power source.
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Keep bystanders away when servicing or repairing the machine.
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