Echo PAS-225SB specifications Vibration and Cold, Repetitive Stress Injuries

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The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.

Vibration and Cold

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

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.

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Contents Burn Hazard Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Servicing Information IntroductionAdditional or Replacement Manuals SafetyManual Safety Symbols and Important Information PAS-225SB International SymbolsPersonal Condition and Safety Equipment Repetitive Stress Injuries Vibration and ColdEquipment EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. Tier Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeProduct Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period Description Description Contents Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly AssemblyPlastic Shield Installation To Advance Trimmer Line Nylon Line Head InstallationRemove Nylon Line Head Fuel Requirements Support Handle InstallationOperation FuelAfter use Handling FuelBlade Selection Operation With BladesOperation Purge Bulb Starting Cold EngineStopping Engine Starting Warm EngineMaintenance Intervals MaintenanceSkill Levels Fuel Filter Air FilterCooling System Spark PlugSpark Arrestor Screen Exhaust SystemHigh Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentExhaust Port Cleaning Engine Break-InLubrication Gear HousingDrive Shaft lower Drive Shaft Upper Nylon Line Head Disassembly InstructionsTrimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation Nylon Line ReplacementSharpening Metal Blades Engine Problem Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingStorage Storage Hook InstallationLong Term Storage Over 30 Days Model SpecificationsRecommended Optional Attachments Echo Approved Optional AttachmentsOWNER’S Responsibility Warranty StatementWarranty Statement ECHO, Incorporated