CUTTERS EDGE
8
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/970/12
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0 Model
Safety Equipment
Vibration damping system
• Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation
easier.
• The machine
′
s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine
′
s handle unit. The engine body, including the
cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration
damping units.
!
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such
symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the fingers,
hands or wrists. These symptoms may be
increased in cold temperatures.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
Inspecting the muffler
Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured
correctly.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine without a
muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A damaged
muffler may substantially increase the noise
level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting
equipment handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and after use
as well as when idling. Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially when working near
flammable substances and/or vapors.
Keep fire fighting equipment handy.
