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SKU 38119

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cement or other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures

varies, depending on how often you

do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in

a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as

those dust masks that are specially

designed to filter out microscopic

particles. (California Health & Safety

Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on

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this product will expose you to lead,

a chemical known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and

birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code §

25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions,

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and instructions discussed in

this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. It must

be understood by the operator that

common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this

product, but must be supplied by the

operator.

Vibration Safety

This tool vibrates during use.

Repeated or long-term exposure to

vibration may cause temporary or

permanent physical injury, particularly

to the hands, arms and shoulders. To

reduce the risk of vibration-related

injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly

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or for an extended period should

first be examined by a doctor and

then have regular medical check-

ups to ensure medical problems are

not being caused or worsened from

use. Pregnant women or people

who have impaired blood circulation

to the hand, past hand injuries,

nervous system disorders, diabetes,

or Raynaud’s Disease should not

use this tool. If you feel any medical

or physical symptoms related to

vibration (such as tingling, numbness,

and white or blue fingers), seek

medical advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine

2.

reduces the blood supply to the

hands and fingers, increasing the risk

of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the

3.

vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration

4.

when there is a choice between

different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each

5.

day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while

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still keeping safe control of it). Let

the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool

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as explained in this manual. If any

abnormal vibration occurs, stop use

immediately.

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