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manufacturer. Observe the
following influencing factors
before or during use:
■
Is the appliance being used
as intended?
■
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?
■
Are the handle grips and
any optional vibration grips
mounted, and are they
firmly attached to the appli-
ance?
■
Only operate the tool at the
motor speed required for the
respective work. Avoid using
the maximum speed in order
to reduce noise and vibra-
tions.
■
The noise and vibrations of
the tool may increase due to
improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to health
damage. In this case, immedi-
ately switch off the tool and
have it repaired by an autho-
rised service workshop.
■
The degree of stress due to
vibration depends on the work
to be performed or on the use
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of the tool. Estimate the stress
and plan appropriate work
breaks. This considerably re-
duces stress due to vibration
over the entire working time.
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Extensive use of the tool ex-
poses the operator to vibra-
tions, which can lead to circu-
latory issues ("white fingers").
To avoid this risk, wear gloves
and keep your hands warm. If
any symptoms of "white fin-
gers" occur, immediately con-
sult a physician. These symp-
toms include: Numbness, loss
of feeling, tingling, itching,
pain, reduced muscular
strength, changes in the co-
lour or condition of the skin.
Normally these conditions af-
fect the fingers, hands or
pulse. The risk increases at
low temperatures.
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Take long breaks during your
working day so you can re-
cover from the noise and the
vibrations. Plan your work in
such a way that the use of ap-
pliances that generate strong
vibrations is spread over sev-
eral days.
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If you notice an unpleasant
sensation or discolouration of
the skin on your hands when
using the tool, stop work im-
mediately. Take sufficient
Safety instructions
GT 2000