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This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged.
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Do not make modifications to this product.
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Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have made modifications to the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Make sure that you know how to stop the motor
quickly in an emergency.
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The operator must have the physical strength that is
necessary to operate the product safely.
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Do not operate the product without all protective
covers installed.
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Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 9 .
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Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
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Keep the work area clean and bright.
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Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
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Make sure that there is no risk that you or the
product can fall from a height.
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Make sure that there is no grease or oil on the
handle.
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Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
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The product can cause objects to eject at high
speed. Make sure that all persons in the work
area use approved personal protective equipment.
Remove loose objects from the work area.
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Before you go away from the product, stop the motor
and remove the batteries to make sure that there is
no risk of accidental start.
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Make sure that clothes, long hair and jewelry do not
get caught in moving parts.
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Do not sit on the product.
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Do not hit the product.
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Always operate the product from behind with your
hands on the handle.
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Do not operate the product near electrical cables.
The product does not have electrical insulation and
injury or death can occur.
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Before you operate the product, find out if there are
hidden wires, cables and pipes in the work area.
If the product hits a hidden object, stop the motor
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Read the warning
immediately and examine the product and the object.
Do not start to operate the product again until you
know that it is safe to continue.
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Do not touch the bottom plate when you operate the
product or after the motor stops. The bottom plate is
hot. Hot areas can cause injury.
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Do not touch the bottom plate when you operate the
product or after the motor stops. There is a risk of
pinching.
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Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions. To use the product in bad weather
can have a negative effect on your alertness. Bad
weather can cause dangerous work conditions, such
as slippery surfaces.
Vibration safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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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.
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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:
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Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
pain, burning, throbbing, stiffness, clumsiness,
loss of strength, changes in skin color or
condition.
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Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures. Use
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry
when you operate the product in cold environments.
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Do maintenance on and operate the product as
given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct
vibration level.
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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.
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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
Read the warning
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