Echo 99944200465 specifications Safety, Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI

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It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure 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, because the minimum exposure, which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.

Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands, and wrists.

Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking.

Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not required.

If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the

fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)

It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.

To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:

Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand, not just the thumb and index finger.

Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.

Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.

Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.

Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.

All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result.

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Contents Models Used On: PAS-280 Operator’s Manual99944200465 Bed Redefiner AttachmentTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS99944200465 SERVICING INFORMATION The Safety ManualService INTRODUCTIONManual Safety Symbols and Important Information SAFETYSAFETY Additional or Replacement ManualsEye Protection International SymbolsPersonal Condition and Safety Equipment Physical ConditionProper Clothing Hand ProtectionHearing/Ear Protection Breathing ProtectionRepetitive Stress Injuries RSI SAFETYKeep a Firm Grip EquipmentRead the Manuals Clear the Work AreaDESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIONCONTENTS CONTENTSPower Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY Edger Blade Installation ASSEMBLYOPERATION OPERATIONOperation Techniques Edging Operation 6.Hold edger as shown Skill Levels MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Maintenance IntervalsBlade Replacement/Lubrication 8.Install inner blade adapter B onto PTO shaft C STORAGE Storage Hook InstallationSTORAGE 99944200465 SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS MODELWARRANTY STATEMENTS WARRANTY STATEMENTS99922201032 11/18/2011 WARRANTY STATEMENTSATTENTION TWO-STROKEENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BYPRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing ECHO Power EquipmentPRODUCT REGISTRATION NOTES NOTES3/2015 ECHO Inc NOTES99944200465 X77020965043/2015 ECHO Inc NOTES99944200465 X77020965043/2015 ECHO Inc S89200001001/S89200999999 ECHO, INCORPORATED400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL