Safety Precautions; Precautions; Results Of The Tests Carried Out According To The Laws; General Precautions - CAMPAGNOLA HERCULES Use And Maintenance Manual

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Precautions

WARNING!
CAMPAGNOLA S.r.l. declines all responsibilities if the precautions below are not taken.
The accomplishments concerning working environment safety and health regulations indicated by the current
laws (2003/10/CE Directive, 2002/44/CE Directive and 81/2008 Law Decree) have to be carried out either by the
end-user or by the employer: supplying the adequate individual protecting devices, informing about working
risks, performing sanitary survey, etc...
The over-exposure to the vibrations may cause neurovascular lesions to people suffering from circulatory disorders.
In case of symptoms which could be referred to, such as an over-exposure, a specialist has to be contacted.
These symptoms can be torpor, loss of sensitivity, sharp pains, itch, strength reduction or loss, complexion
discoloration or structural modifications. This usually happens in one's hands, wrists and fingers.

2.1.1 Results of the tests carried out according to the Laws

WARNING!
The mechanical harvesting head can only be operated by means of a CAMPAGNOLA power unit. The compatible
models are POWER 12.
WARNING!
The results of the tests made according to the Laws are indicated inside the manual of the above-mentioned power
units. The tests which have been carried out are the following:
1. SOUND LEVEL: The unit complies with the UNI EN 3746 regulations.
2. VIBRATION LEVEL: The unit complies with the EN ISO 5349 regulations.
WARNING!
Risks due to the operator's contact with noise and vibrations of the equipment and with electromagnetic fields.

2.2 General precautions

WARNING!
Do not use the tool indoor or in case of potentially explosive atmosphere.
WARNING!
• The tool is for a professional use only.
• Use the tool only with the accessories indicated by Campagnola s.r.l.
• Use the tool only from the ground, working in a stable and safe position.
• Always use adequate clothing as called for by the job. Wear tight clothing. Do not wear ties, necklaces or belts or keep
loose long hair which may get caught in the moving parts. Use anti-sliding shoes and protective gloves and goggles.
• Wear a noise-abatement headset.
• Do not operate, service or repair the equipment if you are under the influence of medicines, alcohol or drugs which could
impair your alertness or co-ordination.
• Only well trained and qualified personnel, who have read the use and maintenance manual carefully, are allowed to use
the tool.
• Keep children and animals away from the tool.
• Never alter the safety and protective devices.
• The operator is the only person responsible for injuries caused to other people or for damages caused to their properties.
• Do not use the tool when you are in unstable position or off balance.
• It is forbidden to operate the tool on ladders.
• Before any routine maintenance operations, read the use and maintenance manual carefully. For any maintenance
operation which is not indicated in this manual, please contact one of the CAMPAGNOLA Authorised Service Points.
• Use the tool just for the purposes indicated in ch. "Product description". Any other kind of use may cause injuries.
• Store this manual carefully and read it before any tool use.
• Keep all the stickers with the safety indications in perfect conditions.
• Avoid working in bad weather conditions, such as fog, heavy rain or strong winds.
• Keep the rakes (2) and any other moving part away from your face.
Campagnola Srl – USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – Translation of the original Instructions
Campagnola Srl - USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Translation of the original Instructions
Ver.1.0 - Rev.: 00, Date: 10/10/2014
Ver.1.0 - Rev.: 00, Date: 10/10/2014
Pag.14
Pag. 17