English / USA
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
All factors which contribute to white-
finger disease are not known, but cold
weather, smoking and diseases or
physical conditions that affect blood
vessels and blood transport, as well as
high vibration levels and long periods of
exposure to vibration are mentioned as
factors in the development of whitefinger
disease. In order to reduce the risk of
whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel
syndrome, please note the following:
!
Warning!
According to STIHL´s current
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate an
electric trimmer when you are fatigued.
knowledge, the electric motor of this unit
should not interfere with a pacemaker.
When in doubt, however, consult your
physician and pacemaker manufacturer
before operating this tool.
Be alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. If you get tired while
operating your electric trimmer, take a
break. Tiredness may result in loss of
control. Working with any trimmer can
be strenuous. If you have any condition
that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before
operating a trimmer.
Proper Clothing
:
:
Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
do not squeeze the handles with
constant, excessive pressure; take
frequent breaks.
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury, the operator
should wear proper protective apparel.
!Warning!
Trimmer operation can
cause serious injury to
eyes and person. The
deflector provided with
your trimmer may not
All the above mentioned precautions do
not guarantee that you will not sustain
whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel
syndrome. Therefore, continual and
regular users should closely monitor the
condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
!
Warning!
Prolonged use of an electric trimmer (or
other machines) exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions reduce the hand's ability to
feel and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations and
may cause nerve and circulation
protect the operator from
all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire,
etc.) thrown by the rotating cutting tool.
Thrown objects may also ricochet and
strike the operator.
damage and tissue necrosis.
FSE 60
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