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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Warning!
Be alert - if you get tired while operating
your PowerSweep, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any PowerSweep can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
a PowerSweep.
!
Warning!
Because a PowerSweep
is a power tool, special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
Do not lend or rent your PowerSweep
without the owner's manual. Be sure that
anyone using your PowerSweep
understands the information contained
in this manual.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
PowerSweeps. Different models may
have different parts and controls. See
the appropriate section of your owner's
manual for a description of the controls
and function of the parts of your model
PowerSweep.
observe the following
!Warning!
safety precautions and
Prolonged use of a PowerSweep (or
other machines) exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These con-
ditions reduce the hand's ability to feel
and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations and
may cause nerve and circulation
warnings. Read the
owner's manual and the
safety instructions periodically. Careless
or improper use of any PowerSweep
may cause serious or fatal injury. Have
your STIHL dealer show you how to
operate your PowerSweep. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
Safe use of a PowerSweep involves
1.
2.
3.
the operator
the PowerSweep
the use of the PowerSweep .
damage and tissue necrosis.
!
Warning!
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.
Minors should never be allowed to use a
PowerSweep. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a
THE OPERATOR!
Physical Condition
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 a
PowerSweep when you are fatigued.
PowerSweep is in use.
Never let the PowerSweep run
unattended.
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