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Before you operate the product, find out if there are
hidden wires, cables and pipes in the work area.
If the product hits a hidden object, stop the engine
immediately and examine the product and the object.
Do not start to operate the product again until you
know that it is safe to continue.
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Do not touch the bottom plate when you operate the
product or after the engine stops. The bottom plate is
hot. Hot areas can cause injury.
Vibration safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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During operation of the product, vibrations go from
the product to the operator. Regular and frequent
operation of the product can cause or increase the
degree of injuries to the operator. Injuries can occur
in fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and/or
nerves and blood supply or other body parts. The
injuries can be debilitating and/or permanent, and
can increase gradually during weeks, months or
years. Possible injuries include damage to the blood
circulation system, the nervous system, joints, and
other body structures.
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Symptoms can occur during operation of the product
or at other times. If you have symptoms and
continue to operate the product, the symptoms can
increase or become permanent. If these or other
symptoms occur, get medical aid:
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Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
pain, burning, throbbing, stiffness, clumsiness,
loss of strength, changes in skin color or
condition.
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Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures. Use
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry
when you operate the product in cold environments.
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Do maintenance on and operate the product as
given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct
vibration level.
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The product has a vibration damping system that
decreases the vibrations from the handles to the
operator. Let the product do the work. Do not
push the product with force. Hold the product at
the handles lightly, but make sure that you control
the product and operate it safely. Do not push the
handles into the end stops more than necessary.
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Keep your hands on the handle or handles only.
Keep all other body parts away from the product.
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Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations
suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation
before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.
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Dust safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Operation of the product can cause dust in the
air. Dust can cause serious injury and permanent
health problems. Silica dust is regulated as harmful
by several authorities. These are examples of such
health problems:
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The fatal lung diseases chronic bronchitis,
silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis
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Cancer
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Birth defects
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Skin inflammation
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Use correct equipment to decrease the quantity of
dust and fumes in the air and to decrease dust on
work equipment, surfaces, clothing and body parts.
Examples of controls are dust collection systems
and water sprays to bind dust. Decrease dust at
the source where possible. Make sure that the
equipment is correctly installed and used and that
regular maintenance is done.
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Use approved respiratory protection. Make sure
that the respiratory protection is applicable for the
dangerous materials in the work area.
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Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work
area.
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If it is possible, point the exhaust of the product
where it cannot cause dust to go into the air.
Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide which is an odourless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas. To breathe carbon monoxide can
cause death. Because carbon monoxide is odourless
and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A
symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious
without warning if the quantity or concentration of
carbon monoxide is sufficient.
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Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause
health problems.
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Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
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Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
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Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
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Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
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