Garland 20V 290 F Manuel D'instructions page 33

Ear protectors.
Gloves.
Working boots.
Large pants.
The use of security protectors for specific jobs will
reduce the risk of personal damage.
The noise of the machine is uncomfortable. Always
use ear protection. If you use this machine very often,
visit your doctor regularly to check up on your hearing
capacity.
Attention! As you are working with ear protectors,
you must pay more attention to visual warnings as you
will hear less because of the ear protectors.
You must always carry:
- Tooling.
- Signalling tape to limit work area.
- Mobile phone (for use in case of an emergency).
2.2.2. VIBRATIONS
The prolonged use of the machine, exposes the
client to vibrations that in extreme cases and through
many hours of use of the machine could cause the
¨white finger syndrome¨ also known as Raynaud
phenomenon. This causes a reduction in the tact of
the fingers and their capacity to regulate temperature
generating a lack of sensibility. This sickness could
in extreme cases cause problems with the nerve
endings.
The exposure to the vibrations is the cause of
the white finger syndrome. To minimise this
effect as much as possible, follow the following
recommendations:
- Always use gloves
- Always have your hands warm
- Ensure that the cutting device is always sharp.
- Take frequent breaks.
- Always hold the machine tightly by the handles
If you detect any of the symptoms of the white
finger syndrome, consult immediately with your
doctor.
2.3. WORKING AREA SECURITY
Do not handle the machine in areas that
may have inflamable liquids, gases or dust.
Electrical machines create sparks that could
cause any of these to ignite.
The area included in a 15 m radius around
the machine must be considered risk zone
and nobody should be there while the
machine is working and, when necessary, a cord and
warning signals must be used around the working
area.
Mantain a minimun clearance of 10m from
current-carrying lines. Life-threatening
danger form electric shock.
Maintain children away from the working area as
well as any other passers by. Distractions can cause
the loss of control of the machine. Make sure that
children, other people and animals do not enter the
working area.
When work is to be performed simultaneously by two
or more persons, always check for the presence and
location of others so as maintain a distance between
each person sufficient to ensure safety.
Maintain the working area clean and work with good
illumination. Working areas that are not clean or not
appropriately illuminated can cause accidents.
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