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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:
- Most STIHL power tools are available
with an anti-vibration ("AV") system
designed to reduce the transmission
of vibrations created by the engine
to the operator’s hands. An AV
system is recommended for those
persons using power tools on a
regular or sustained basis.
- Wear gloves and keep your hands
warm.
- Keep the AV system well maintained.
A brushcutter with loose compo-
nents or with damaged or worn AV
buffers will tend to have higher
vibration levels.
- Maintain a firm grip at all times,
but do not squeeze the handles
with constant, excessive pressures,
take frequent breaks.
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 monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers.
If any of the above symptoms appear,
seek medical advice immediately.
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Brushcutter operation can
cause serious injury to eyes,
ears and person. The
deflector provided with your
brushcutter may not protect
the operator from all foreign objects
(gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown by the
rotating cutting
attachment. Thrown objects may also
ricochet and strike the operator. There-
fore, to reduce the risk of injury to your
eyes never operate a brushcutter unless
wearing goggles or properly fitted safety
glasses with adequate top and side
protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1
(or your applicable national standard).
To reduce the risk of injury to your face
STIHL recommends that you also wear
a face shield or face screen over your
goggles or safety glasses.
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Brushcutter noise may
damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers
(ear plugs or ear mufflers)
to protect your hearing. Continual and
regular users should have their hearing
checked regularly.
Wear proper protective clothing.
Protect your hands with
gloves when handling the
brushcutter and the cutting
tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip
gloves improve your grip and protect
your hands.
Clothing must be sturdy and
snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Avoid loose-
fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry,
flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long
hair or anything that could become
caught on branches, brush or moving
parts of the unit. Wear long pants made
of heavy material to protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts, pants, sandals or
go bare foot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Good footing is most
important in brushcutter
work. Wear sturdy boots
with nonslip soles. Steel-
toed safety boots are recommended.
Wear an approved safety
hard hat to reduce the risk
of injury to your head when
there is a danger of head
injuries.
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