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personal condition and safety equipment
WARNING
Power PrunerTM Attachment users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM Attachment is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when oper- ating a Power PrunerTM.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
•if you are tired or sick,
•if you are taking medication,
•if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require- ments whenever you operate the unit
Face and Head Protection
When trimming overhead, always wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full face shield. Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from falling branches and debris.
Hand Protection
Wear
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw
safety pants or chaps are recommended.
•Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
•DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
•DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non- skid soles;
•DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
•DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
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 sen- sations 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 trimmer or other
•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.