Zenoah HT220-75 Operator's Manual page 6

General safety instructions
WARNING: Please read the warning
instructions described below before working
with the hedge trimmer.
● Do not make any modifications to the machine
without the Manufacturer's approval for any reason.
Always use genuine parts. Unauthorized
modifications and accessories can cause severe or
fatal injuries to users and others.
● Never use a machine that has undergone any
modification and differs from the specifications at the
time of shipment.
● Never use the machine if it is defective. Perform the
safety inspections, maintenances, and services
according to the contents described in this operator's
manual. Some maintenance and service contents can
only be done by experts. For the procedure, refer to
Maintenance schedule on page 15
● All services, repairs, especially handling of safety
devices for this machine require specific training. If
any problems are found in the machine based on the
inspection procedures described in this manual,
please contact your local dealer. Never use a product
with a defective safety device. The safety devices of
this machine must be maintained as described in this
manual. When you buy one of our products, you are
guaranteed to receive professional repair and
services.
● Always be aware that you are responsible for keeping
people, animals, and objects from being exposed to
various accidents and dangers.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Please read the warning
instructions described below before working
with the hedge trimmer.
● This machine is equipped with reciprocally sliding
blades at high speed. An incorrect operation can
be very dangerous.
● Careless or incorrect handling can make the
machine dangerous and may cause serious or
even fatal injuries. You must read this manual
carefully and understand it thoroughly.
● Prolonged exposure to the noises may cause
permanent hearing damage. Always wear
approved earplugs (earmuffs) when using this
machine.
● Before using the machine, perform an inspection
of the entire machine. For the inspection time,
Maintenance schedule on page 15
refer to
● Do not work with this machine if you are fatigued,
after drinking, or taking any medication that may
affect your vision, judgment, or performance.
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● Overtime fatigue will reduce attention and cause an
accident. Be generous in your work plan, with a
maximum of 30 to 40 minutes of continuous work and
a 10 to 20 minutes break. Also, the working time per
day should be less than 2 hours.
● Wear personal protective equipment. For more
Personal protective equipment on
information, refer to
page 7
.
● To avoid the risk of electric shock, make sure that the
plug cap and the ignition lead are not damaged.
● Workers must ensure that any persons or animals are
not within 15 m. If multiple workers work in the same
work area, always keep a safe distance of at least 15
m from each other.
● Do not let children operate this machine.
● Never allow anyone who does not understand the
contents of this operator's Manual to operate the
machine.
● Consult your local government to ensure compliance
with the law.
● Keep all parts of your body away from the hot
surfaces of the machine.
● Do not start the machine indoors. It is dangerous to
inhale exhaust gas.
● Look around closely. Make sure that no people or
animals approach the machine. If a person
approaches the work area, close the throttle lever to
the idling position until a safe distance is secured
between the person and the work area.
● If a person with a circulatory system receives
vibration for a long period, it may cause
cardiovascular or neurological disorders. If symptoms
occur due to continued vibration, consult a physician.
Symptoms include numbness, sensory paralysis,
tingling, stabbing pain, pain, weakness, and changes
in skin color and condition. These symptoms usually
appear on the fingers, hands, and wrists. This
symptom is common in cold environments. It is
strongly recommended that the following precautions
be taken to reduce the risk of developing white finger
disease.
・ Wear thick anti-vibration gloves.
・ Take frequent breaks of 5 minutes or longer in a
warm place.
・ Always hold the handle firmly. However, avoid
grasping with excessive pressure.
・ If you have any discomfort, redness, or swelling on
your fingers or other parts of your body, seek
medical attention before they get worse.
● Engine emissions contain carbon monoxide, which
causes poisoning. For this reason, do not start or
operate the machine indoors or in places with poor
ventilation. The exhaust gas from the engine is hot
and may contain sparks, which may cause a fire.
Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible materials.
● Wait for the engine to cool before refueling.
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