Meec tools 000903 - Remaining Risks

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of problems and injuries associated with
exposure to vibration are described below.
Coldness is a known risk factor for white
ngers:
– Dress properly for the weather and
wear gloves that keep your hands and
wrists warm.
– Move about to maintain your blood
circulation.
– Take regular pauses in the work and
limit the total time spent working per
day.
• Stop working immediately and seek
medical attention if you experience
numbness, itching, tingling or pain,
or if your skin changes colour.
• Keep the machine in good condition –
tighten loose parts and fasteners, and
replace worn parts.
• Handle and store the fuel only in containers
intended for petrol.
• Handle and ll up with fuel outdoors and at
a safe distance from sparks and naked
ames. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Move at
least 10 m from the place where you ll up
with fuel before starting the engine.
• Switch o the engine and allow it to cool
before lling up with new fuel, or putting
the machine away.
• Pay attention when moving the machine to
reduce the risk of dropping it, turning it up
upside down, leaking fuel, or causing
personal injury or damage.
• Before transporting the machine in a car or
other vehicle allow the engine to cool,
empty the fuel tank, and secure the
machine so that it cannot slip or drop.
• If any foreign object fastens in the trimmer
head or clearing blade, switch o the
engine immediately and wait until all parts
have completely stopped. Remove the
spark plug lead from the plug and then
remove the object/blockage.
• Check the machine and the trimmer head/
clearing blade for damage before resuming
the work. If the machine is visibly damaged
take it to your authorised service centre to
be repaired with original parts, or parts
recommended by the manufacturer, before
using it again.
• Otherwise carefully test the machine. If the
machine vibrates excessively or makes
abnormal noise, it must be switched o
immediately and taken to your authorised
service centre to be repaired with original
parts, or parts recommended by the
manufacturer, before using it again.
Remaining risks
• The machine works with rotating cutting
tools. This means there is a risk of material
and objects (stones etc.) being thrown up
– risk of personal injury.
• Despite the safety devices and the use of
personal safety equipment there is a risk
of injury as a result of contact with the
unprotected parts of the blade or
trimmer line.
• Vibration levels during usage can deviate
from the declared values, depending on
how the machine is used. The following
factors aect the vibration level:
– Incorrect use.
– Working with unsuitable materials.
– Inadequate maintenance.
– Unsuitable accessories.
– The attachment of the handle.
• It is the responsibility of the operator to