SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
WARNING! You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. Please read the operator�s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. � A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of dust.
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Always have a �rst aid kit nearby.
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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
Machine�s safety equipment
This section describes the machine�s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. WARNING! Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
Gloves should be worn when necessary.
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� Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
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Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Blows from branches or objects that are thrown can damage the eyes.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. � Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
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Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the �ngers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.
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