First aid
For the event of a possible
accident, please make sure that a
first aid kit is always immediately
available close by. Immediately
replace any items used from the
first aid box.
When calling for help, give the
following information:
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Place of the accident
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What happened
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Number of injured people
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Kind of injuries
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Your name!
Vibrations
After a long period of use of the
machine, the vibration may cause a
disturbance in the blood flow of
hands ("White finger disease").
It is not possible to set a valid
period of use in general, since the
effect of the vibrations depends on
several factors.
The following precautions will help
to prolong the duration of use
- Keep hands warm (wear warm
gloves);
- Take breaks.
The following factors shorten the
duration of use:
- Personal tendency to suffer poor
blood supply to (symptoms often
cold fingers, tingling);
- Use at low ambient temperatures;
- Force exerted on the handles (a
very firm grip discomfort irrigation
blood).
If you regularly use the machine
for long periods and that symptoms
listed above (eg. tingling fingers) is
show several times, it is
recommended to get by
auscultation a doctor.
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