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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Use of this trimmer can generate dust and other
substances containing chemicals known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as ECCC,
CCOHS and PHAC and other authoritative sources
on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar with the
risks associated with the particular substances you
are cutting or with which you are working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
– Control dust at the source where possible.
– To the extent possible, operate the trimmer so that
the wind or operating process directs any dust, mist
or other particulate matter raised by the trimmer
away from the operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by PHAC and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
CCOHS/PHAC) and occupational and trade
associations.
￭ If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is
coated with a chemical substance, such as a pesticide or
herbicide:
– Read and follow the instructions and warnings that
accompanied the substance coating the vegetation
or surrounding ground.
5.7.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency:
– Switch off the motor immediately and remove the
activation key.
￭ The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short
period after the trigger switch is fully released. This is
known as the "flywheel effect." To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury from contact with the cutting
attachment:
￭ The rotating cutting attachment may fling foreign objects
directly or by ricochet a great distance. Thrown objects,
including broken cutting attachments, may cause serious
or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the
risk of severe personal injury:
– To reduce the risk of damage to property, also
maintain this distance from such objects as vehicles
and windows.
– Maintaining a minimum distance of 50 ft. (15 m)
cannot eliminate the potential risk of personal injury
and property damage from thrown objects.
– Wait for the cutting attachment to stop
before walking with the trimmer or
putting it down.
– Inspect the work area. Remove stones,
glass, pieces of metal or other objects
that could be thrown by the cutting
attachment, damage the cutting
attachment or cause damage to property
(e.g., parked vehicles, windows).
– Always wear proper eye protection and
keep bystanders at least 50ft. (15m)
away from the work area. Any persons
who must enter the restricted area must
also wear proper eye protection.
15m (50ft)
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