Cub Cadet ST35 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL:
1. It is important that you read, fully understand and
observe the following safety precautions and
warnings. Read the Operator's Manual and the
safety instructions periodically.
2. Do not lend or rent out your trimmer without the
Operator’s Manual. Be sure that anyone using
your trimmer understands the information
contained in this Operator’s Manual.
3. Careless or improper use of this trimmer may
cause serious or even fatal injury.
4. The use of the trimmer can be hazardous. If the
rotating cutting line or a blade comes in contact
with your body, it will cut you. When it comes in
contact with solid foreign objects such as rocks
or bits of metal, it may fling them directly or by
ricochet in the direction of bystanders or the
operator.
5. Cub Cadet Commercial does not recommend the
use of rigid blades when cutting in stony areas.
Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystand-
ers.
PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in good
physical condition and mental health and not under
the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)
which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do
not operate the trimmer when you are fatigued.
1. Be alert - if you get tired while operating your
trimmer, take a break. Fatigue may result in loss
of control. Working with the trimmer can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor before operating the trimmer.
2. Prolonged use of the trimmer (or other ma-
chines) exposing the operator to vibrations may
produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions 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.
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.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Trimmer operation can
cause serious injury to eyes, ears and body. The
deflector provided with your trimmer may not
protect the operator from all foreign objects (gravel,
glass, wire, etc.) thrown by the rotating cutting line
or blade. Thrown objects may also ricochet and
strike the operator.
1. 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.
2. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes, never
operate the trimmer unless wearing goggles or
properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top
and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1.
3. To reduce the risk of injury to your face Cub
Cadet Commercial recommends that you also
wear a face shield or face screen over your
goggles or safety glasses.
4. Trimmer noise may damage your hearing. Wear
sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) protect
your hearing. Continual and regular user should
have their hearing checked regularly.
5. Protect your hands with gloves when handling
the trimmer. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve
your grip and protect your hands.
6. Good footing is most important in trimmer work.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety boots are recommended.
7. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the
risk of injury to your head.
PROTECTING OTHERS:
1. Minors should never be allowed to use the
trimmer.