cardiovascular problems. Please consult a physician if you
experience symptoms that may have been caused by
vibrational loads.
Symptoms of this kind principally affect the ngers, hands
or wrists and include
• numbness,
• pain,
• muscular weakness,
• skin discolouration,
• unpleasant tingling sensation.
Hold the handlebar tightly, but not tensed, with both hands
in the designated locations during operation. Plan your
working times so that more severe physical strains over a
longer period are avoided.
Warning! This electric tool generates an electromag-netic
eld during operation. This eld can impair ac-tive or passive
medical implants under certain condi-tions. In order to
prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries, we recommend
that persons with medical implants consult with their
physician and the manu-facturer of the medical implant prior
to operating the electric tool.
Clothing and equipment
Always wear sturdy footwear with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot or, for example, in sandals.
Always wear long trousers and tight-tting clothing when
operating the machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may become caught on
moving parts (control levers) – do not wear jewel-lery, ties or
scarves.
Also always wear sturdy gloves and tie up and se-cure long
hair (headscarf, cap, etc.) when performing maintenance and
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