OWNER’S MANUAL
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3.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
a. Read this owners manual carefully to understand how to operate this unit
properly.
b. You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol,
when suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from
drowsiness because of having taken cold medicine, or at any other time
when a possibility exists that your judgment might be impaired or that you
might not be able to operate the machine properly and in a safe manner.
c. Never use the product under circumstances like those described below:
1. When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might
make it impossible to maintain a steady posture.
2. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of
vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the
area.
3. During rain storms, during lighting storms, at times of strong or
gale-force winds, or at any other times when weather conditions might
make it unsafe to use this product.
d. Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower attention
spans, and this in turn leads to accidents and injury. Limit the amount of time
of using the machine continuously to somewhere around 10 minutes per
session, and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also, try to
keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or
less.
WORKING EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
a. When using the product, you should wear proper clothing and protective
equipment as follows.
(1) Helmet
(2) Protection goggles or face protector
(3) Thick work gloves
(4) Non-slip-sole work boots
(5) Ear protectors
b. And you should carry with you.
1) Attached tools and files.
2) Properly reserved fuel and chain oil.
3) Things to notify your working area (Rope, warning signs)
4) Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)
5) Hatchet or saw (for collaboration or emergency)
