Noise Pollution - AL-KO COMBI-CARE 36.8 E Comfort Betriebsanleitung

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The noise and vibrations of
the appliance can increase
due to improper use and
maintenance. This leads to
damage of the health. In this
case, immediately switch off
the appliance and have it re-
paired by an authorised ser-
vice workshop.
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The stress level due to vibra-
tion is dependent on the work
being performed and the use
of the appliance. Estimate the
stress level and plan appropri-
ate breaks. This reduces the
stress load due to vibration
over the entire working time.
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Extensive use of the appli-
ance exposes the operator to
vibrations, which can lead to
circulatory issues ("white fin-
gers"). To avoid this risk, wear
gloves and keep your hands
warm. If any symptoms of
"white fingers" occur, immedi-
ately consult a physician.
These symptoms include:
Numbness, loss of feeling, tin-
gling, itching, pain, reduced
muscular strength, changes in
the colour or condition of the
skin. Normally these condi-
tions affect 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 de-
vices that generate strong vi-
brations is spread over sever-
al days.
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If you notice an unpleasant
sensation or discolouration of
the skin on your hands when
using the device, stop work
immediately. Take sufficient
work breaks. Without suffi-
cient breaks, a hand/arm vi-
bration syndrome can occur.
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Minimise your risk of being
exposed to vibrations. Main-
tain the appliance according
to the instructions in the oper-
ating instructions.
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If the appliance is used often,
contact your dealer to pur-
chase anti-vibration accesso-
ries (such as handles).
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Avoid working with the device
at temperatures below 10 °C.
Define how the vibration load
can be limited in a work plan.

3.2.6 Noise pollution

A certain level of noise exposure
from this device is inevitable.
Carry out noisy work at ap-
proved and specified time peri-
ods. Observe rest periods as
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