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Safety precautions and instructions
Special safety precautions must be
observed when working with this
machine because it has high speed
rotation parts, uses flammable fuel,
produces high pressure water, and
exhausts poisonous fumes.
Before attempting to use this gasoline
engine, please read this manual
carefully until you completely
understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, operating and
maintenance instructions. Careless or
improper use may damage the
machine and may cause serious or
even fatal injury!
Safety precautions
DANGER
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Because this gasoline engine has high speed rotation
parts, uses flammable fuel and exhausts poisonous
fumes, some special precautions must be observed
to reduce the risk of accident and personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
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Rotating parts can entangle hair, hands, clothing, feet
and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
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Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled
and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can
cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage.
Use extreme caution when handling gasoline.
Combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel
system or container during fueling operations. Do not
smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the
machine.
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Do not operate this machine indoors or in
inadequately ventilated areas. DO not allow exhaust
fumes to enter a confined area through windows,
doors, vents or other openings. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious
injury or death.
WARNING
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Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
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Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can
occur on contact. Combustible material can catch fire
on contact.
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The noise emitted from this machine may be
restricted to certain times by national or local
regulations.
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Minors should never be allowed to use this gasoline
engine. Do not allow other persons near the gasoline
engine when starting or operating. Keep bystanders,
especially children, and animals out of the work area
and keep a safe distance. Close supervision of
children is necessary to ensure that they do not enter
the work area or play with the machine.
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Never let your gasoline engine run unattended. When
it is not in use (e.g., during a work break), shut it off
and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use
it.
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The person who use this gasoline engine must be in
good physical condition and mental health, and not
under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Never use
this gasoline engine when you are fatigued, sick, or
upset. If you feel tired, take a break.
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The components of this machine may generate an
electromagnetic field during operation, which may
interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers
should consult with their physician and the
pacemaker manufacturer before operating this
machine. In the absence of such information,
CRAFTOP does not recommend the use of this
machine by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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The owner of this machine is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their property.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result
in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation
instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow
instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm
injuries.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon may affect the fingers of
certain individual if a person is exposed to vibration and
cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling
and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and
numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are
strongly recommended:
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Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck,
hands, wrists, ankles and feet, ,.
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Maintain good blood circulation by performing
vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks.
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Limit the hours of operation, have a rest when you
feel tired or fatigued.
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If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of
the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consult your physician before continuing exposing
yourself to cold and vibration.
Overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers,
hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,
swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in
those areas.
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Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted
posture. Instead, try to maintain a straight wrist
position. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand,
not just the thumb and index finger.
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Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and let
your hands have a rest.
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Reduce the speed and force with which you do the
repetitive movement.
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Do exercise to strengthen your hands and arm
muscles.
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Immediately stop using the machine and other power
tools, and consult a doctor if you feel tingling,
numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or
arms.
