specific diseases such as carpal
tunnel syndrome.
• To reduce this risk when using the
product, always wear protective
gloves and keep your hands
warm.
• The symptoms of HAVS include
any combination of the following:
Tingling and numbness in the
fingers; Not being able to feel
things properly; Loss of strength
in the hands; Fingers going white
(blanching) and becoming red and
painful on recovery (particularly
in the cold and wet, and probably
only in the tips at first).
Seek medical advice immediately if
such symptoms are experienced.
• Familiarize yourself with the use
of this product by means of this
instruction manual. Memorize
the safety directions and follow
them to the letter. This will help to
prevent risks and hazards.
• Always be alert when using this
product, so that you can recognize
and handle risks early. Fast
intervention can prevent serious
injury and damage to property.
• Switch off the product and
remove the battery pack if there
are malfunctions. Have the
product checked by a qualified
professional and repaired, if
necessary, before you operate it
again.
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:
• Health defects resulting from
vibration emission if the product
is being used over long periods of
time or not adequately managed
and properly maintained.
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• Injuries and damage to property
due to broken attachments or the
sudden impact of hidden objects
during use.
• Danger of injury and property
damage caused by flying objects.
• 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!
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