Makita VR001C Instruction Manual page 5

Concrete vibrator safety warnings
1. Put on a safety helmet, anti-vibration gloves, safety
boots, hearing protection, face protection (safety
glasses and mask), and safety harness before using
the vibrator.
2. When working, wear long sleeves and long pants
and keep skin exposure to a minimum to avoid skin
damage caused by flying concrete adhering to the
skin.
3. When using the vibrator near feet or in places that are
not very deep, concrete may be splattered around.
Use face protection (safety glasses and mask) to
protect your eyes and mouth. Please wear hearing
protector when working in noisy places.
4. Ensure a footboard is placed when work on bad
footing area such as on a rebar.
5. Since this product has a long hose, there is a risk
of injury by stumbling or making a false step if the
hose gets caught on rebar during work or moving,
or movement is limited by putting something on the
hose. Also, if the product is left in an area where
people pass by when work is suspended, it may
catch someone's foot and cause someone to fall
or be injured. Be careful when handling hoses and
cables.
6. Long time use of vibrator or operating the vibrator
with unnatural posture may put a strain on a body.
Be sure to take appropriate breaks to avoid fatigue
or injury. Also, if you feel pain or numbness in your
hands, arms, shoulders, or back while using the
product, stop using it immediately and receive
appropriate treatment.
7. The business operator making use of this concrete
vibrator has to manage working hours and must
make efforts to prevent worker's health impairment
comes from vibration.
Refer to the "VIBRATION TOTAL VALUE" section for
the details about the vibration strength of the vibrator.
Observe the relevant legal requirements and
guidelines of the country where the vibrator is used.
8. When temporarily stopping work, store the product
in a safe place. If it is placed in an aisle, it may catch
your foot and cause you to fall or get injured. If any
abnormality or malfunction occurs, immediately turn
off all power supplies, discontinue use, and detach
the portable power pack. For inspection and repair,
contact your local Makita Authorized Service Center.
9. The head assembly of this product is cooled by
insertion into ready-mixed concrete. Thus, do not
use it outside the ready-mixed concrete (i.e. in the
air). There is a possibility that the motor could burn
out.
10. Do not operate the head assembly in the air. When
operating it in the air, the vibrator reaches 100°C
(212°F) or higher in a few minutes, and you may get
burned upon touching it.
11. The head assembly becomes hot during operation.
After use, be careful not to touch it. There is a risk
of being burned.
12. Do not place or drop any heavy objects on the
cable or hose. It may damage the cable and cause
a malfunction.
13. Do not swing the head assembly by holding the hose
or cable. There is a possibility that this could cause
injury or damages to objects nearby.
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