4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
a. Read this owner's manual carefully to understand how to operate this unit properly.
b. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, suffering from exhaustion or
lack of sleep, drowsiness as a result of having taken cold medicine, or at any other time when a possibi-
lity exists that your judgment might be impaired or you might not be able to operate the machine
properly and in a safe manner.
c. Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.
d. Never use the product under circumstances like those described below:
1. When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist that might make it impossible to maintain
a steady posture.
2. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision may be limited and it
would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
3. During rainstorms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or during any other
times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product.
e. When using this product for the first time, learn how to handle it from a skilled worker first.
f. Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower aמּention span, and this in turn leads
to accidents and injury. Limit the amount of time using the machine continuously to somewhere around
10 minutes per session, and take 10-20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the
total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.
g. Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise.
h. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership
of this product.
i. Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the instructions provided in this manual to
use this product.
WORK GEAR AND CLOTHING
a. When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protective equipment as follows.
(1) Helmet.
(2) Protection goggles or face protector.
(3) Thick work gloves.
(4) Non-slip sole work boots.
(5) Ear protectors.
b. You should carry with you:
1. Aמּached tools and files.
2. Properly reserved fuel and chain oil.
3. Things to block off your work area (rope, warning signs).
4. Whistle (for communication or emergency).
5. Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles).
c. Never use the product when wearing pants with loose cuffs, when wearing sandals, or when
barefoot.
WARNING FOR HANDLING OF FUEL
a. The engine of this product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable
gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood
fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire that might ignite the fuel.
b. Smoking while operating the product or refilling its fuel tank is extremely dangerous. Always be sure
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