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Vibration
Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)determinedaccordingtoISO22867:
Model Type Left hand Right hand
a
hv eq
(m/s
2
) Uncertainty K
(m/s
2
)
a
hv eq
(m/s
2
) Uncertainty K
(m/s
2
)
MS290.4U Nylon cutting head 3.9 1.1 2.6 1.0
Metal blade 3.6 1.0 3.0 1.0
MS290.4L Nylon cutting head 4.3 1.2 3.9 1.8
Metal blade 4.4 0.9 4.5 1.6
MS290.4LN Nylon cutting head 4.6 1.1 3.8 1.9
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluehasbeenmeasuredinaccordancewiththestandardtestmethod
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluemayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
WARNING:Thevibrationemissionduringactualuseofthepowertoolcandifferfromthedeclaredemission
valuedependingonthewaysinwhichthetoolisused.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when
the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Symbols
You will note the following symbols when reading the
instructions manual.
Read instruction manual and follow the all
warnings and safety precautions!
Take particular care and attention!
Forbidden!
Emergency stop
Fuel (Gasoline)
Oil
Flyingobjecthazard!
Protectiveglovesmustbeworn!
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended!
Wearprotectivehelmet,eyeandear
protection!
Kickback!
15m(50
FT
)
Keep bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft) away.
Top permissible tool speed
Neverusemetalblade.
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Brushcutter safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications pro-
vided with this machine. Failure to follow all instruc-
tionslistedbelowmayresultinreand/orserious
injurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.
General safety
1. First-time or inexperienced operators should
ask the dealer for training in the operation of
this machine. Never allow children, or people
unfamiliar with the instructions, to use the
machine.
2. It is recommended that you lend the machine
only to people who have proven to be expe-
rienced. Always hand over the instruction
manual.