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personal condition and safety equipment
warning
Bed Redefiner users risk injury to themselves and others if the Bed Redefiner is used improperly and or safety pre- cautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an Bed Redefiner.
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.
Hand Protection
Wear
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
•Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
•DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
•DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth..
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;
•DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
•DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Wear
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.
Hearing Protection | Hot Humid Weather |
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever | Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue |
unit is used. | which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for |
| early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures |
| are cooler. |
WARNING
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 informa- tion, 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 sensa- tions, 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 edger 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.
