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Be careful not to drop the unit or hit it against obstacles.
Before proceeding to adjust or repair the unit, be sure to stop
the engine and detach the spark plug.
When the machine is placed in storage for a long time, drain
fuel/oil from the fuel/oil tank and carburettor, clean the
parts, move the machine to a safe place and confirm that the
engine has cooled down.
Make periodic inspections to ensure safe and efficient
operation. For a thorough inspection of your unit, contact
customer service or an authorised service agent.
Keep the unit away from fire or sparks.
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.
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 noises for long periods can
cause hearing loss, even permanent deafness.
Wear non-slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of
machine vibration to your hands.
WARNING: The string head is still dangerous while the
machine is coming to a stop.
Do not lay the machine on the side; otherwise the fuel could
spill out.
Fuel evaporation during refuelling and exhaust gases are
harmful to the operator and people around the unit.
Ensure the fuel evaporation and exhaust gases will not drift
to the face of operator and keep other people away from
your working area.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the unit is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the unit’s construction and design:
1. Damage to lungs if an appropriate dust mask is not worn.
2. Damage to hearing if appropriate hearing protection is
not worn.
3. Health defects may arise from vibration emission if the
unit is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
WARNING
This unit produces an electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
