HC-2020 SAFETY
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• Do exercises 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.
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires 
can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not 
insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly 
or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately 
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions 
and can cause serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual for 
instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals 
prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers 
tightly encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
• 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.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. 
Avoid contact during and immediately after 
operation.