Bosch AFS 23-37 Notice Originale page 14

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−after a collision with a foreign ob-
ject; check the product immediately
for damage and replace the cutter if
necessary
− if the product starts to vibrate ab-
normally (check immediately)
Wait until the rotating cutting ele-
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ment has completely stopped before
touching it. The cutting element con-
tinues to rotate after the trimmer is
switched off; a rotating cutting ele-
ment can cause injury.
Do not modify the product. Unau-
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thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
Store the product in a secure, dry
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place out of the reach of children. Do
not place other objects on top of the
product.
Use only the Bosch garden tool ac-
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cessories recommended and ap-
proved to be used on this product.
Prolonged use of the product (or
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other machines) exposing the oper-
ator to vibrations may produce white
finger disease (Raynaud's phe-
nomenon) or carpal tunnel syn-
drome.
These conditions reduce the hand's
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ability to feel and regulate temperat-
ure, can lead to numbness and burn-
ing sensations and may cause nerve
and circulation damage and tissue
necrosis.
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Contact your doctor if you experi-
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ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. These symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin colour or condition.
These symptoms normally appear in
the fingers, hands or wrists.
Always use the product with the right
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attachment. Always hold the product
by the front and rear handles, and if
necessary, limit the working time.
Beware that the product may kick
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back when a blade suddenly strikes a
hard object or when cutting brush or
scrub vegetation. Take care to min-
imise the effects of kickback.
This product is designed for use with
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a shoulder strap. Adjust the shoulder
strap so that the product is correctly
balanced to reduce operator fatigue.
For transport and storage, always
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protect the cutting blade with a suit-
able cover.
Keep power cords clear from the cut-
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ting tool.
Maintenance
Always wear gardening gloves
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when handling or working near the
sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
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to ensure safe working with the
product.
Inspect the product and replace
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worn or damaged parts for safety.
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