positions and take planned rests during operation of
the product.
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Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid if an
accident occurs. Always make sure others know you
will operate the product before you start to operate
the product.
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Do not turn with the product before you make sure
that no persons or animals are in the safety area.
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Remove all unwanted materials from the work area
before you start. If the cutting attachment hits an
object, the object can eject and cause injury or
damage. Unwanted material can wind around the
cutting attachment and cause damage.
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Do not use the product in bad weather (fog, rain,
strong winds, risk of lightning or other weather
conditions.). Dangerous conditions (such as slippery
surfaces) can occur because of bad weather.
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Make sure that you can move freely and work in a
stable position.
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Make sure that you cannot fall when you use the
product. Do not tilt when you operate the product.
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Always hold the product with your two hands. Hold
the product on the right side of your body.
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Operate the product with the cutting attachment
below your waist.
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If the choke control is in the choke position when the
engine starts, the cutting attachment starts to turn.
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Do not touch the bevel gear after the engine stops.
The bevel gear is hot after the engine stops. Hot
areas can cause injury.
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Stop the engine before you move the product.
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Do not put down the product with the engine on.
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Before you remove the unwanted materials from the
product, stop the engine and wait until the cutting
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attachment stops. Let the cutting attachment stop
before you or an aid remove the cut material.
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Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage such as white finger disease or nerve
damage in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of
overexposure to vibration. These symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain,
loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normally appear in the fingers,
hands or wrists.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use 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 right
equipment.
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Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
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Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
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Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor,
you must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
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Use a visor for face protection. A visor is not enough
for protection of the eyes.
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Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
Gloves also help prevent circulatory or nerve
damage to the hand and fingers caused by vibration.
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Use sturdy non-slip boots.
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Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
Read the warning
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