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!Warning!
Prolonged use of an edger (or other
machines) exposing the operator to
vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These con-
ditions reduce the hand's ability to feel
and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations and
may cause nerve and circulation
damage and tissue necrosis.
All factors which contribute to white-
finger disease are not known, but cold
weather, smoking and diseases or
physical conditions that affect blood
vessels and blood transport, as well as
high vibration levels and long periods of
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. An edger with loose
components 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.
!Warning!
The ignition system of your unit
produces an electromagnetic field of a
very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,
persons with a pacemaker should
consult their physician and the
pacemaker manufacturer before
operating this tool.
Proper Clothing
!Warning!
Edger operation can
cause serious injury to
eyes, ears and person.
The deflector and skirt
provided with your edger
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. To
reduce the risk of injury to your eyes
never operate an edger 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.
