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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.
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Keep your hands on the handle or handles only.
Keep all other body parts away from the product.
•
Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations
suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation
before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.
Dust safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
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.
Example of controls are dust collection systems.
Decrease dust at the source where possible. Make
sure that the equipment is correctly installed and
used and that regular maintenance is done.
•
Use approved respiratory protection. Make sure
that the respiratory protection is applicable for the
dangerous materials in the work area.
•
Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work
area.
Noise safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
•
To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as given
in the operator's manual.
•
Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
•
Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
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protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the correct
personal protective equipment and when to use
them.
•
Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal
protective equipment.
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Use approved hearing protection.
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Use approved respiratory protection.
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Use approved eye protection with side protection.
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Use protective gloves.
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Use boots with steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
•
Use approved work clothing or equivalent close-
fitting clothing that has long sleeves and long legs.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
•
Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
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Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
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Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Insufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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Fuel on your skin can cause injury. If you get fuel on
your skin, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
•
Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
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Before you start the product, move the product to a
minimum of 3 m/10 ft from where you refueled.
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