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as a low-kickback replacement saw
chain in accordance with ANSI/OPEI
B175.1 -2012. As saw chains are
sharpened, some of the low-kickback
qualities are lost and extra caution
should be used.
23. Do not install a bow guide on this
unit. Bow guides have larger kickback
zones, which increase the chance of
kickback and serious injury. This
increase is not significantly reduced by
using a low-kickback saw chain. Using a
bow guide on this unit is extremely
dangerous.
Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings:
1. Use both hands when operating the
hedge trimmer. Using one hand could
cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
2. Keep all parts of the body away
from the cutter blade. Do not remove
cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. Blades coast after turn-off. A
moment of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in
serious personal injury.
3. Carry the hedge trimmer by the
handle with the cutter blade stopped.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal injury
from the cutter blades.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades
contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live ” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
5. Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
6. DANGER - Keep hands away from
blade. Contact with blade will result
in serious personal injury.
Vibration And Noise Reduction
1.
To reduce the impact of noise and
vibration emission, limit the time of
operation, use low- vibration and
low-noise operating modes as well as
wear personal protective equipment.
2.
Prolongedexposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called “Renaud’s
syndrome”or “white hand”). especially
to people suffering from circulation
disorders. The symptoms can regard
the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity,
torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These
effects can be worsened by low
ambient temperatures and/or by
gripping the handgrips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur, the
length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor
consulted.
3.
When
working with the device, a
certain level of noise cannot be avoided.
Noisy work should be scheduled for
hours, during which it is allowed by
statute or other local regulations.
Adhere to any applicable rest times and
limit your working time to the necessary
minimum time. For your personal
protection and the protection of people
