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For safe use of your product
Precautions for use
WARNING
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
people who are tired
people who have taken alcohol
people who are on medication
people who are pregnant
people who are in poor physical
condition
people who have not read the op-
erator's manual
children
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could lead to an accident.
The ignition system of this product generates electro-
magnetic fields during operation. Magnetic fields can
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. To
reduce health risks, we recommend that pacemaker us-
ers consult their physician and the pacemaker manu-
facturer before operating this product.
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as
such places are slippery and dangerous.
Do not operate the product at night or in dark places
with poor visibility.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to oper-
ate the product correctly.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger
zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions
while working with the product.
Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter
the danger zone.
If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the
engine.
When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for
example, throwing twigs from outside the danger zone,
and then check that engine has been switched off.
If more than one person is working with the product,
identify the way in which you will signal to each other
and work at least 15 m apart
Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
Using the product
When using the product, pay special attention to observe
the following precautions.
Do not allow people who are irrelevant to the work con-
ducted or animals to be in the worksite.
Do not point the blower pipe at people or animals.
Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold.
Hold the handle tightly.
Avoid using the product late at night or early in the
morning so that the neighbors will not be disturbed by
noise.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an acci-
dent or injury.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below,
turn off the engine and move with the product shouldered.
Moving to the place where you are working
Moving to another area while you are working
Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or
serious injury.
When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel
tank, put the product in the upright position, and secure
it firmly in place to prevent it from moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the fuel tank could lead to a fire.
Be careful not to get caught in the fan
Be careful not to get your hair caught in the fan.
Never put your hand in between the engine and the
backpack frame when the product is in operation.
The wind suction from the fan could make your hand and an-
ything being caught in the fan, resulting in a serious injury.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenome-
non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Expo-
sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning,
followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended be-
cause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ail-
ment is unknown.
Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous
arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by
not smoking.
Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the blower
or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of
the fingers, followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consult your physician before exposing yourself further
to cold and vibration.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage
to your health.
