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THE HEDGE CUTTER, Warning, Proper Clothing

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English / USA !Warning! Antivibration systems 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 the STIHL 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 pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Proper Clothing !Warning! Hedge cutter operation can cause serious injury to eyes, ears and person. Therefore, to reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate a hedge cutter 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. !Warning! Hedge cutter 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 an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head when there is a danger of head injuries. Wear proper protective clothing. Protect your hands with gloves when handling the hedge cutter and the cutting tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loosefitting 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. Good footing is most important in hedge cutter work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steeltoed safety boots are recommended. THE HEDGE CUTTER For illustrations and definitions of the hedge cutter parts, see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"! 4 HL 75, HL 75 K

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English / USA
HL 75, HL 75 K
!
Warning!
Antivibration systems 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 the STIHL 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 pacemaker should consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
Proper Clothing
!
Warning!
Hedge cutter operation
can cause serious injury
to eyes, ears and person.
Therefore, to reduce the
risk of injury to your eyes
never operate a hedge
cutter 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.
!
Warning!
Hedge cutter 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 an approved safety hard hat to
reduce the risk of injury to your head
when there is a danger of head injuries.
Wear proper protective clothing.
Protect your hands with
gloves when handling the
hedge cutter and the
cutting tool. Heavy-duty,
nonslip gloves improve
your grip and help to
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.
Good footing is most
important in hedge cutter
work. Wear sturdy boots
with nonslip soles. Steel-
toed safety boots are
recommended.
THE HEDGE CUTTER
For illustrations and definitions of the
hedge cutter parts, see the chapter on
"Parts and Controls"!