3) Power Tool Use And Care
a) Check condition of multi-tool before use. The multi-tool
should be assembled as per manufacturer's instructions. Do
not attach any blade to a product without proper installation of
all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or
bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any way.
b) Never start or run the product inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause illness or
death.
c) Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks
or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the
engine. Do not smoke while fuelling or mixing fuel. Wipe
spilled fuel from the product immediately. Move at least 9m
from the fuelling source and site before starting engine.
d) Keep the cutting attachment below waist level. Keep all
parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
e) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
f) Beware of blade thrust. Blade thrust may occur when the
spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately
cut. A blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the product
and/or operator to be propelled in any direction and possibly
lase control of the product. Blade thrust can occur if the blade
snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas
where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
g) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not tum it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
h) Tum tool off completely before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
i) Stopping the multi-tool. A coasting blade can cause injury
while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the
throttle is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.
j) Taking care with adjustments. During carburetor
adjustments the cutting attachment may spin. Therefore you
should wear protective equipment and observe all safety
instructions when adjusting the carburetor.
k) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
l) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
m) Inspect the product before each use. Replace damaged
parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are
cracked chipped or damaged in any way. Make sure the
cutting attachment guard is properly installed and in the
position recommended by the manufacturer. NEVER use wire
or wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile.
n) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
o) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
4) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6.
EFFECTS OF VIBRATION
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon,
which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be bought
about by exposure to vibration and cold – it may cause
tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of colour and
numbness in the fingers.
If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will
probably get worse, for example:
• The numbness in your hands could become
permanent and you won't be able to feel things at all;
• You will have difficulty picking up small objects such as
screws or nails;
• The vibration white finger could happen more
frequently and affect more of your fingers.
Protecting your Body from Vibration
The following precautions are strongly recommended, because
the minimum exposure, which may trigger the ailment is
unknown.
1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job more
quickly and expose you to less hand-arm vibration).
2. Check tools before using them to make sure they have been
properly maintained and repaired to avoid increased
vibration caused by faults or general wear.
3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain
efficient.
4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by
doing other jobs in between. Try to fill each day with jobs
where operating the unit or other hand-held power
equipment is not required.
5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more than you
have to.
6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles when
next used.
7. If you experience discomfort, redness, swelling of the fingers
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your
physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
8. Maintain good blood circulation by:
• Keeping your body warm, especially the head, neck,
feet, ankles, hands and wrists.
• Giving up or cutting down on smoking because
smoking reduces blood flow
• Performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent
work breaks.
REPETITIVE STRESS INJURY (RSI)
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the
fingers, arms, hands and shoulders may cause swelling,
soreness, numbness, weakness or extreme pain in those
areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high
risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
An extreme RSI condition is Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
which can occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital
nerve that runs through the area. It is believed that prolonged
exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause
severe pain for months or even years.
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