Echo GRASS/WEED TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER and CLEARING SAW Protective Devices To Be Worn By Operator

PROTECTIVE DEVICES

TO BE WORN BY OPERATOR

WEAREYE/EARPROTECTION

AGAINST HITS FROM EVERY DIRECTION

DESIGNSCONFORMING

TO ANSI Z87.1

GOGGLES

*FACESHIELD

*DANGER: USE GOGGLES UNDER FACE SHIELD

HEARING

PROTECTORS SAFETY

GOGGLES

SHOULDER

HARNESS

TRIM-FITTING

CLOTHES

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

At the minimum, the operator must wear eye approved protection, not only against objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and pollen.

ECHO safety goggles are stamped Z87 as being in compliance with ANSI Standard Z87.1 for eye protection devices. Prescription glasses may be worn under the safety goggles. Eye protection should also be worn by persons in the risk zone which extends beyond the danger zone. (See pages 8-11.)

If operating conditions require additional face protection, flip-down face shields in conformance with ANSI Standard Z87.1 are also available. The face shields may attach to a safety “hard hat”. Safety goggles must be worn underneath.

HEARING AND EAR PROTECTION

ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times. If not followed, hearing loss can occur after frequent and lengthy exposure to engine noise. You should reduce the risk of hearing damage by wearing with “headset” type protectors or approved ear plugs. “Head sets” may also prevent ricocheted objects from entering the ears.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Choose pants, shirts and jackets that fit trimly and have no strings, frills or dangling straps which could catch on the unit or the underbrush. Do not wear ties, loose clothing or jewelry. Keep clothing buttoned or zipped up and shirt tails tucked in.

The wearing of gloves offers some protection against contact with skin irritants such as poison ivy. Soft leather work gloves may also improve your grip.

FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION

Long pants and sturdy shoes with non-slip soles are generally acceptable protection against objects thrown by a nylon line trimmer. For heavy brush cutting with metal blades, logger’s pants or leg chaps with protective inserts and adequate protective boots are an added consideration.

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION

LONG PANTS

STURDY SHOES OR BOOTS

Hay fever (rhinitis) sufferers may purchase disposable masks at hardware or medical supply stores to help reduce the intake of allergenic particles.

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