Honda umc435 Owner's Manual page 3

• Injury caused by vibration and cold:
You may feel the prickling or burning pain in your fingers, and the
fingers may lose color and feeling. It is believed that these
symptoms are brought by vibration and/or exposure to cold. The
specific trigger point of these symptoms are not identified yet,
but observe the following instructions.
* Limit the amount of time you spend operating the powerhead
in a day.
* Keep your body warm, especially your hands, wrists and
arms.
* Take your breaks at short intervals. Do not smoke while
working.
* When you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of the
fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult
your doctor promptly.
• Injury caused by repeated operation:
Performing the repeated operation for a prolonged time may
cause injury. Observe the following instructions to reduce the
causes of the injury.
* Avoid repeated operation by using your wrist(s) in bent,
stretched or twisted position.
* Take your breaks regularly to minimize the effect of repeated
operation. Take your time when performing repeated
operation. Do not rush to operate the powerhead.
* When your fingers, hands, wrists and/or arms are throbbing
or numbed, consult your doctor.
Child Safety
• Keep children indoors and supervised at all times when any
outdoor powerhead is being used nearby.
• Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be
alert and turn the powerhead off if children enter the area.
• Children should never be allowed to operate the powerhead, even
under adult supervision.
Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of
reach of children.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only, and do not smoke while refueling or
handling fuel.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
• If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move
the powerhead away from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated.
• Tighten the fuel tank and container cap securely.
• When you start the engine after refueling, be sure to start the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meter) away from the refueling spot.
• Never store the powerhead with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or high
temperature source.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce a fire hazard, keep the powerhead, especially the
engine, muffler, and gasoline storage area, free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors,
with a cold engine.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your powerhead's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas, which you cannot see or smell. Breathing carbon monoxide
can KILL YOU IN MINUTES,
For your safety:
• Do not start or operate the engine in any closed or partially
enclosed area, such as a garage.
• Never run the powerhead in closed or even partially closed area
where people or pets may be present.
• Never operate the powerhead near open doors, windows, or
vents.
• Get fresh air and seek medical attention immediately if you
suspect you have inhaled carbon monoxide.
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure include headache,
fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Continued exposure to
carbon monoxide can cause loss of muscular coordination, loss of
consciousness, and then death.
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