RedMax HEZ230F Owner's/Operator's Manual page 10

HEZ230F/HEZ260F
5. For safe operation
■ FOR PROTECTING YOUR BODY FROM
VIBRATION
WARNING
Prolonged use of the product, exposing
the operater to vibrations and cold may
produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon), which symptoms are
tingling and burning sensations followed
by loss of color and numbness in the
fingers.
All factors which contribute to whitefinger
disease are not known, but cold weather,
smoking diseases or physical conditions
as well as long periods of exposure to
vibration are mentioned as factors. In
order to reduce the risk of whitefinger
disease, the following precautions are
strongly recommended.
a: Keep your body warm. Never use the
product during rains.
b: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves.
c: Take more than 5 minutes of break in
warm place frequently.
d: Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not
squeeze the handles with constant,
excessive pressures.
e: If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling
of your fingers or any other part of your
body, see a doctor before getting worse.
■ MAINTENANCE
1. In order to maintain your product in proper
working order, perform the maintenance
and checking operations described in the
manual at regular intervals.
2. Always be sure to turn off the engine and
disconnect the spark plug before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
WARNING
The metallic parts and engine cover reach
high temperatures immediately after
stopping the engine.
3. Examine the product at intervals for loose
fasteners and rusted or damaged parts.
Use special care around the fuel line, the
muffler, and the ignition wiring.
4. When replacing any other part, or any
lubricant, always be sure to use only
RedMax products or products which have
been certified by RedMax for use with the
RedMax product.
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5. In the event that any part must be replaced
or any maintenance or repair work not
described in this manual must be
performed, please contact a representative
from the store nearest RedMax authorized
servicing dealer for assistance.
6. Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those bearing the RedMax mark
and recommended for the unit.
7. Under no circumstances should you ever
take apart the product or alter it in any
way. Doing so might result in the product
becoming damaged during operation or the
product becoming unable to operate
properly.
■ DISPOSAL
When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for
the machine, be sure to follow your local
regulations.
■ MUFFLER
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels
to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes
away from the user. A muffler fitted with a
catalytic converter is also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust gases.
WARNING
In countries that have a warm and dry
climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a
spark arrestor screen. Check whether the
muffler on your machine is fitted with this
kind of screen.
For mufflers it is very important that you
follow the instructions on checking,
maintaining and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
WARNING
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
get very hot during use and remain so for
some time after stopping. This also
applies at idle speed. Contact can result in
burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
WARNING
The inside of the muffler contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic.
Avoid contact with these elements in the
event of a damaged muffler.