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and cannot be seen, it is not possible to sense it. A
symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes unconscious
without warning if the quantity or concentration of
carbon monoxide is sufficient.
• Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene. Long-term inhalation can cause
health problems.
• Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
• Do not use a combustion engine product indoors or
in areas that do not have sufficient airflow.
• Do not breathe the exhaust fumes.
• Make sure that the airflow in the work area is
sufficient. This is very important when you operate
the product in trenches or other small work areas
where exhaust fumes can easily collect.
Vibration safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• During operation of the product, vibrations go from
the product to the operator. Regular and frequent
operation of the product can cause or increase the
degree of injuries to the operator. Injuries can occur
in fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and/or
nerves and blood supply or other body parts. The
injuries can be debilitating and/or permanent, and
can increase gradually during weeks, months or
years. Possible injuries include damage to the blood
circulation system, the nervous system, joints, and
other body structures.
• Symptoms can occur during operation of the product
or at other times. If you have symptoms and
continue to operate the product, the symptoms can
increase or become permanent. If these or other
symptoms occur, get medical aid:
• Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
pain, burning, throbbing, stiffness, clumsiness,
loss of strength, changes in skin color or
condition.
• Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures. Use
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry
when you operate the product in cold environments.
• Do maintenance on and operate the product as
given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct
vibration level.
• The product has a vibration damping system that
decreases the vibrations from the handles to the
operator. Let the product do the work. Do not
push the product with force. Hold the product at
the handles lightly, but make sure that you control
the product and operate it safely. Do not push the
handles into the end stops more than necessary.
• Keep your hands on the handle or handles only.
Keep all other body parts away from the product.
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• Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations
suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation
before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.
Dust safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Operation of the product can cause dust in the
air. Dust can cause serious injury and permanent
health problems. Silica dust is regulated as harmful
by several authorities. These are examples of such
health problems:
• The fatal lung diseases chronic bronchitis,
silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis
• Cancer
• Birth defects
• Skin inflammation
• Use correct equipment to decrease the quantity of
dust and fumes in the air and to decrease dust on
work equipment, surfaces, clothing and body parts.
Examples of controls are dust collection systems
and water sprays to bind dust. Decrease dust at
the source where possible. Make sure that the
equipment is correctly installed and used and that
regular maintenance is done.
• Use approved respiratory protection. Make sure
that the respiratory protection is applicable for the
dangerous materials in the work area.
• Make sure that the airflow is sufficient in the work
area.
• If it is possible, point the exhaust of the product
where it cannot cause dust to go into the air.
Noise safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• High noise levels and long-term exposure to noise
can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• To keep the noise level to a minimum, do
maintenance on and operate the product as given
in the operator's manual.
• Examine the muffler for damages and defects. Make
sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the
product.
• Use approved hearing protection while you operate
the product.
• Listen for warning signals and voices when you use
hearing protection. Remove the hearing protection
when the product is stopped, unless hearing
protection is necessary for the noise level in the work
area.
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