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CHICAGO 67537 - Vibration Safety; Health Considerations for Vibration Exposure

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SKU 67537 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5
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grounded. A Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
Some dust created by power sand-9.
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contains
chemicals known [to the State of Cali-
fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
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ment or other masonry products
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cally treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
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particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
Handling the Power Cord on this 10.
product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-11.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Safety
This power tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
Anyone using vibrating power tools 1.
regularly or for an extended period
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and then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
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advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.
tine reduces the blood supply to the
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of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use power tools with the lowest vi-4.
bration when there is a choice be-
tween different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each 5.
day of work.

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