Hyundai power products HYM430SP, Instruction Manual

General Safety

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• Not all factors that lead to white finger 
disease are known, but cold weather, smoking
and other diseases that affect blood vessels 
and blood circulation as well as large and 
long-lasting impact of shocks are considered 
factors in the formation of white finger. Note 
the following to reduce the risk of white finger 
and carpal tunnel syndrome;

• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.

• Take regular breaks.

• All of the above precautions may help 
reduce the risk of white finger disease but not 
rule out the carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Long-term and regular users are therefore 
recommended to observe the condition of 
your hands and fingers. Seek medical 
attention immediately if any of the above 
symptoms should occur.

You must advise the medical staff of the type 
of acid.

• Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid.

• Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide 
alkali electrolyte.

• Use fresh running water to wash off excess 
electrolyte, continue this until medical 
assistance arrives. Make sure that you do not 
move the electrolyte to another part of your 
body or face.

• If electrolyte comes in to contact with eyes 
the electrolyte needs to be immediately 
washed away with large amounts of water. 
Make sure that you do not wash the 
electrolyte to another part of your face or 
body.

• Gasses from charging batteries are 
highly flammable and explosive and great care 
should be taken to charge in well ventilated 
areas.

          • There is an explosion risk if the battery 
terminals are short circuited, when 
connecting/disconnecting ALWAYS exercise 
great care so that the terminals or battery 
leads are NOT allowed to touch and cause a 
spark. ALWAYS use suitable insulated tools.

• Prolonged use of hand held (operated) 
machines will cause the user to feel the effects 
of/from vibrations. These vibrations can lead 
to white finger (Raynaud’s phenomenon) or 
carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition 
reduces the ability of the hand to feel and 
regulate temperature, causing numbness and 
heat sensations and may cause nerve damage 
and circulatory tissue death.

Vibrations (Where 
Applicable)

• The operating noise of the machine can 
damage your hearing. Wear hearing protection 
such as earplugs or ear defenders to protect 
your hearing. Long-term and regular users are 
advised to have hearing checked regularly. Be 
especially vigilant and cautious when using 
ear protection because your ability to hear 
alarm warnings will be reduced.

• Noise emissions for this equipment is 
unavoidable. Carry out noisy work at 
approved times and for certain periods. 
Limit the working time to a minimum. For your 
personal protection and protection of people 
working nearby it is also advisable for them to 
wear hearing protection.

         • See Certificate of Conformity section 
for Outdoor Noise declaration of conformity.

Noise (Where Applicable)