Residual Risks - R RBV26B Manual De Utilización

■ Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the
vacuum tube.
■ To avoid serious injury to the operator or damage to
the product, do not try to vacuum up rocks, broken
glass, bottles, or similar objects.
■ Avoid situations that could cause fire in the debris
collector bag. Do not operate the product near an open
flame. Do not vacuum up warm ash from fireplaces
and barbecue pits. Do not vacuum up discarded cigars
or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part. Rotating fan blades can cause severe injury. Stop
the engine and ensure that fan blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door, installing or
changing tubes, or opening or removing debris bag.
■ When feeding material into the product, make sure
that the pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other
foreign objects are not included.
■ Do not allow processed material to build up in the
discharge zone. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the
intake opening.
■ If the product becomes clogged, stop the engine and
remove the spark plug boot before cleaning the debris.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use, and
the operator should pay special attention to avoid the
following:
■ Injury caused by vibration
– Always use the right tool for the job, use designated
handles and use the lowest speed necessary to
achieve the task.
■ Hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
– Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
■ Injury from flying objects from the blower tube airflow
if the debris collection bag is not fitted or is damaged
– Wear eye protection at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome.
Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching
of the fi ngers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet,
smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to
the development of these symptoms. There are measures
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that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the
effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
■ After each period of operation, exercise to increase
■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your physician.
Injuries may be caused or aggravated by prolonged use
of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
MAINTENANCE
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury and poor performance, and may
void your warranty.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualifi ed service
technician. For service, bring the product to an
authorised service centre. When servicing, use only
original replacement parts.
■ Stop the engine, allow the product to cool down, and
■ You may make adjustments and repairs described in
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
■ Bring the product to an authorised service centre to
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the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm.
blood circulation.
exposure per day.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug boot before conducting
any maintenance or cleaning work.
this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised
service centre.
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
replace damaged or unreadable labels.