ment of whitefinger disease. In order to
reduce the risk of whitefinger disease
and carpal tunnel syndrome, please
note the following:
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Most STIHL power tools are available
with an anti-vibration ("AV") system
designed to reduce the transmission
of vibrations created by the engine
to the operator’s hands. An AV
system is recommended for those
persons using power tools on a
regular or sustained basis.
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Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
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Keep the AV system well maintained.
A trimmer with loose components
or with damaged or worn AV buffers
will tend to have higher vibration
levels.
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Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
do not squeeze the handles with
constant, excessive pressures, take
frequent breaks.
All the above mentioned precautions do
not guarantee that you will not sustain
whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel
syndrome. Therefore continual and
regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
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Trimmer operation can
cause serious injury to eyes,
ears and person. The
deflector provided with your
trimmer may not protect the operator
from all foreign objects (gravel, glass,
wire, etc.) thrown by the rotating cutting
attachment. Thrown objects may also
ricochet and strike the operator. There-
fore, to reduce the risk of injury to your
eyes never operate a trimmer unless
wearing goggles or properly fitted safety
glasses with adequate top and side
protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1
(or your applicable national standard).
To reduce the risk of injury to your face
STIHL recommends that you also wear
a face shield or face screen over your
goggles or safety glasses.
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Trimmer noise may
damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers
(ear plugs or ear mufflers)
to protect your hearing. Continual and
regular users should have their hearing
checked regularly.
Wear proper protective clothing.
Protect your hands with
gloves when handling the
trimmer and the cutting
tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip
gloves improve your grip and protect
your hands.
Clothing must be sturdy and
snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Avoid loose-
fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry,
flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long
hair or anything that could become
caught on branches, brush or moving
parts of the unit. Wear long pants made
of heavy material to protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts, pants, sandals or
go bare foot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Good footing is most
important in trimmer work.
Wear sturdy boots with
nonslip soles. Steeltoed
safety boots are recommended.
