Senix BLVE12-M - Specific Safety Rules; Vibration and Noise Reduction; Emergency; Residual Risks

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• Do not tough the rotating parts inside the machine!
The rotating parts can result in serious personal injury.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children and
persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or
a lack of experience or knowledge.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control. They could also be injured by ying dusts
or debris.
• Do not operate the machine near open windows, etc.
• Do not overreach and to keep the balance at all times.
Always be sure of the footing on slopes. Walk when
operating the power tool, never run.
• Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the
battery pack is removed and the moving hazardous
parts have come to a complete stop.
• Always wear eye and ear protection. This kind of
machine is extremely noisy and can blow dusts
and debris up in the air. Wear protective mask if
necessary. Dress properly, do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry that could become caught in moving parts
of the unit. Safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear should
always be worn. Long hair should be tied back.
• To reduce the risk of disconnection of the appliance
cord from the extension cord during operating, secure
the extension cord to the appliance plug as described
in the Operating Manual.
• Do not using the machine in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
• Inspect the area to be blown and remove any foreign
objects.
• Do not put the motor near to debris or down to the
ground before the motor stop running completely.
The debris or small particles can be sucked into the
machine through the air inlet grids and thrown out
from the air tube!
• This tool has been designed for blowing/collecting as
well as vacuuming/shredding dry leaves and other dry
garden rubbish, such as grass and twigs.
• When operating the unit as a blower, never point the
blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets or
in the direction of windows. Use extra caution when
blowing debris near solid objects, such as trees,
automobiles and walls.
• Be sure to secure the unit when transporting it.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid.
• Clean the unit after each use as described in the
cleaning and storage section.
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission,
limit the time of operation, use low-vibration and low-
noise operating modes as well as wear personal
protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the
vibration and noise exposure risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its design and
these instructions.
2. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well
maintained.
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.
1. 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.
2. Switch off the product and disconnect the power
supply if there are malfunctions. Have the product
checked by a qualied 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:
3. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the
product is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
4. Injuries and damage to property due to broken parts
or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
5. Prolonged use of this product expose the operator
to vibrations and may produce ‘whitenger’ disease.
In order to reduce the risk, please wear gloves and
keep your hands warm. If any of the ‘whitenger’
symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.
‘Whitenger’ symptoms include: numbness, loss
of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms
normally appear in the ngers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION
EMERGENCY
RESIDUAL RISKS
3. Use correct attachments for the product and ensure
they are in good condition.
4. Keep tight grip on the handles/gripping surface.
5. Maintain this product in accordance with these
instructions and keep it well lubricated (where
appropriate).
6. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration
tool use across a longer period of time.
7. Prolonged use of the product exposes the user
to vibrations that can cause a range of conditions
collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) e.g. ngers going white; as well as specic
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 ngers;
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 rst).
Seek medical advice immediately if such symptoms are
experienced.