Vibration Load; Handling Of Petrol And Oil - AL-KO BC 223 B Mode D'emploi

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Switch on the appliance only when there are
no persons or animals in the working area.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine
towards persons and animals or towards in-
flammable products and objects.
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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the engine is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch off the appliance when not in
use, e.g. when changing the work area,
during service and maintenance, and when
filling with the petrol/oil mixture.
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Immediately switch off the appliance if there
is an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious injuries.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
3.6

Vibration load

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Danger due to vibration
The actual vibrations emitted during the use
of the appliance may deviate from those stat-
ed by the manufacturer. Observe the follow-
ing influencing factors before or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as intended?
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Is the material being cut or processed in
the proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condition of
use?
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Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or
is the correct cutting tool installed?
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Are the handle grips and any optional vi-
bration grips mounted, and are they firm-
ly attached to the appliance?
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Only operate the tool at the combustion en-
gine speed required for the respective work.
Avoid using the maximum speed in order to
reduce noise and vibrations.
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The noise and vibrations of the tool may in-
crease due to improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to health damage. In this
case, immediately switch off the tool and
have it repaired by an authorised service
workshop.
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The degree of stress due to vibration de-
pends on the work to be performed or on the
use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan
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appropriate work breaks. This considerably
reduces stress due to vibration over the en-
tire working time.
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Extensive use of the tool exposes the opera-
tor to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory
issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this risk,
wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If
any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im-
mediately consult a physician. These symp-
toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tin-
gling, itching, pain, reduced muscular
strength, changes in the colour or condition
of the skin. Normally these conditions affect
the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increas-
es at low temperatures (below approx 10°C).
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Take long breaks during your working day so
you can recover from the noise and the vibra-
tions. Plan your work in such a way that the
use of appliances that generate strong vibra-
tions is spread over several days.
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If you notice an unpleasant sensation or disc-
olouration of the skin on your hands when us-
ing the tool, stop work immediately. Take suf-
ficient work breaks. Without sufficient breaks,
a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.
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Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibra-
tions. Maintain the tool according to the in-
structions in the operating instructions.
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If the tool is used frequently, contact your
dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories
(e.g. handles).
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Define how the vibration load can be limited
in a work plan.
3.7

Handling of petrol and oil

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Risk of explosion and fire:
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an
explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explo-
sion and fire can lead to serious and even fa-
tal injuries if fuel is not handled properly. Ob-
serve the following:
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Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
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Only handle petrol out of doors and never
in enclosed spaces.
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It is essential to heed the code of conduct
stated below.
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Only transport and store petrol and oil in con-
tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure
that children have no access to stored petrol
and oil.
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In order to avoid ground contamination (envi-
ronmental protection) when filling, ensure
Safety instructions
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