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Keep the machine away from fire or sparks.
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon, which affects the fingers of
certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Loss of colour
and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work
breaks and also by not smoking.
Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the brush cutter
or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and
loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
Always wear ear protection, loud noise for long time can make hearing debase even lost
hearing.
Total face and head protection must be wearing to prevent damage from plummet or branch.
Wear no-slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the brush cutter handle.
Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
WARNING: The cutter area is still dangerous while the machine is coasting to a stop.
When transport, this unit must be handled carefully. Do not expose yourself or others to danger.
Envelop the blade before storage. Keep children away from it.
Never remove the machine's guard.
Clean and maintain the tool before storage (see the chapters on this manual). Bring maintenance
after each use according the instructions of this manual. Improper maintenance can reduce the lie of
the tool, bring bad results and wear the tool and its accessories.
Check the tool before and after use. Check for loose fasteners, fuel leaks and damaged parts, such
as cracks in the cutting attachment. If the tool is damaged, if parts are missed or meet some
dysfunctions, do not use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Check the tool after dropping or other impacts to identify any significant defects; if any defects are
observed, stop to use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Do not store in a closed area where fuel vapours can reach an open flame from hot water
heaters, furnaces, etc. Store in a locked, well-ventilated area only.
Never place the machine in any places where there are flammable materials (dry grass,
etc.), combustible gasses or combustible liquids.
When the machine is placed in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and
carburettor, clean the parts, move the machine to a safe place and confirm that the engine
is cooled down.
Emission of exhaust gases
National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.
Never modify a trimmer or cutter in any way.
Improper use of the machine can cause SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY.
The engine exhaust form this product contains chemicals to cause cancer, birth defects,
of other reproductive harm.
Check regularly that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles.
Kickback and Related Warnings
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Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or
any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
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