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Safety precautions and instructions
Special safety precautions must be
observed when working with a brush
cutter & grass trimmer because of the
very high speed of its cutting
attachment. Careless or improper use
may cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Before attempting to use this brush
cutter & grass trimmer, please read
this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, operating
and maintenance instructions.
Safety precautions
WARNING
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Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
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If you have not used this type of brush cutter & grass
trimmer before, have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to operate your
machine.
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Because a brush cutter & grass trimmer is high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of accident and personal
injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.
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The use of this brush cutter & grass trimmer may be
hazardous. The cutting attachments has many sharp
edges. If the sharp edge contacts your body, they will
cut you, even if the cutting attachment is not moving.
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Pay special attention to reactive forces, inclusive of
kickback, because it is very dangerous.
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The exhaust from this machine may contain
chemicals known by the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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The noise emitted from this machine may be
restricted to certain times by national or local
regulations.
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This machine is designed for cutting brush and
trimming grass. Do not use it for other purpose, since
misuse may result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the brush cutter &
grass trimmer.
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Your brush cutter & grass trimmer is a
one-person-operated machine. Do not allow other
persons in the general work area, even when starting.
Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
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Minors should never be allowed to use this brush
cutter & grass trimmer.
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The cutting attachment may catch and fling objects a
great distance and cause injury. Do not allow other
persons near the brush cutter & grass trimmer when
starting or cutting. Keep bystanders, especially
children, and animals out of the work area. Keep
bystanders, children, and animals a minimum of 50
feet (15m) from the work area. Also, maintain this
distance from other objects (vehicles, windows, etc.).
Even maintaining a distance of 50 feet (15m) or more
can not avoid the potential danger.
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The person who use this brush cutter & grass trimmer
must be in good physical condition and mental health,
and not under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Never use this brush cutter & grass trimmer when you
are fatigued, sick, or upset. If you feel tired, take a
break.
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The components of this machine generate an
electromagnetic field during operation, which may
interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers
should consult with their physician and the
pacemaker manufacturer before operating this
machine. In the absence of such information,
CRAFTOP does not recommend the use of this
machine by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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The owner of this machine is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their property.
CAUTION
The vibration emission value during actual use of the
tool can differ from the declared value depending on the
ways in which the tool is used. Identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estimation
of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the
times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
The sound intensity level for the operator may exceed
85dB(A) and ear protection measures are necessary.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result
in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation
instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow
instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm
injuries.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon may affect the fingers of
certain individual if a person is exposed to vibration and
cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling
and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and
numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are
strongly recommended:
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Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck,
hands, wrists, ankles and feet, ,.
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Maintain good blood circulation by performing
vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks.
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Limit the hours of operation, have a rest when you
feel tired or fatigued.
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If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of
the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consult your physician before continuing exposing
yourself to cold and vibration.
Overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers,
hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,
swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in
those areas.
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Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted
posture. Instead, try to maintain a straight wrist
position. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand,
not just the thumb and index finger.
