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PERSONAL CONDITION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING DANGER
Power Pruner users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner.
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 meet ANSI Z87.1 and CE requirements were
included with your Power Pruner. Wear them whenever you operate the
Power Pruner.
Face & 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 no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the
power pruner handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine
vibration to your hands. Special vibration reducing gloves such as
Echo's Pro-Comfort are designed to provide additional comfort.
Hearing Protection --
Wear hearing protection. OSHA requires the use of hearing protection
if this unit is used 2 hours per day or more. 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.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.