Dolmar MS290.4U Original Instruction Manual page 6

4. Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
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5. Never use cutting blades close to hard objects,
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and stones.
6. Never use cutting blades vertically, for such
operations as edging and trimming hedges.
Avoid using the tool in areas where it is diffi-
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cult to see the object being cut.
Vibration
Exposure to excessive vibration can injure the blood
vessels or nervous system of the operator and cause
the following symptoms in the fingers, hands or
wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain,
stabbing sensations, alteration of skin color or of the
skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician.
To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep
your hands warm during operation and maintain the
equipment and accessories properly.
Maintenance
1. Have your machine serviced by our authorized
service center using only identical replace-
ment parts. Use only identical spare parts
and accessories supplied by Dolmar/Makita.
Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can
shorten the life of the machine and increase the
risk of accidents.
2. Never alter or remove any components of the
machine. Doing so may cause a fire and/or seri-
ous injury.
3. After use, clean the machine and check all
screws and nuts for tightness.
Check the condition of the cutting tool, cutting
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tool guard and shoulder harness. The cutting
blade must be sharp. Never straighten or weld
damaged cutting tools.
Other instructions
1. Always store the machine in locked rooms and
with an emptied fuel tank.
2. Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnec-
essary throttle operation to create less pollu-
tion and noise emission. Adjust the carburetor
correctly.
3. Do not operate the engine with a faulty exhaust
muffler.
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First Aid
1. In case of an accident make sure that a first-
aid box is available in the vicinity of the cutting
operation. Immediately replace any items
taken from the first aid box.
2. When asking for help, provide the following
information:
— Place of accident
— What happened
— Number of injured persons
— Kind of injuries
— Your name
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