Echo PAS-225SB specifications Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

SAFETY PAS-225SB

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

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

Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1, CE, or CSA Z94.3 requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit.

Hand Protection

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.

Breathing Protection

Wear a face mask to protect against dust.

Hearing Protection

ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.

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 no-slip, heavy duty work gloves.

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.

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