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Repetitive Stress Injuries
Fig. 3
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and
shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in
those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing
a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when
your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe
that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe
pain for months or even years.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:
● Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead try to maintain
a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand, not just the
thumb and index finger.
● Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
● Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.
● Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
● Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling,
numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is
diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
Clear the work area
Fig. 4
Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented
from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the hedge trimmer is in use.
Keep a firm grip and a solid stance
Fig. 4
● Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles.
● Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or
unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.
Turnable handle
Fig. 5
To have good control during operating, the hedge trimmer is equipped with a turnable
handle. The handle can be rotated to several angles: 45° and 90° counterclockwise +
45° and 90° clockwise.
● Press the red blocking-switch (A) downwards and rotate the handle to the desired
angle.
● Press this blocking-switch(A) again and rotate the handle till it clicks into the
correct position. The blocking-switch(A) will automatically return into its original
position.
● Check if the handle is now blocked in the new position.
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Avoid Hot Surfaces
Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately
after operation.
Warning! Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is
running.
Equipment check
Warning! Use only we approved attachments. Serious injury may result
from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. we will not be
responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories
which have not been tested and approved by we. Read and comply with
all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
● Check hedge trimmer for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/ or
replace as needed.
● Inspect fuel lines, tank, and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. Do not operate
hedge trimmer if leaks are found.
● Inspect shield for damage. Ensure that the blade stiffener is securely in place.
Replace if either is damaged or missing.
● Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
● Check that the blade stiffener is not damaged or distorted and replace the blade
stiffener if it is bent or damaged.
3. OPERATION
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline
Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality.
Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline
containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved.
Two Stroke Oil
A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC
Standards must be used. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by
failure to use an ISOLEGD and J.A.S.O. FC certified oil will void the two-stroke engine
warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two
stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)
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