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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the shaft hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a shaft hedge clipper.

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 meeting ANSI Z87.1 of CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Wear these goggle whenever you operate the shaft hedge clipper.

Face and Head Protection

When trimming overhead, wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89.1 or

CE requirements with a full face shield.

Hand Protection

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Shaft Hedge Clipper 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.

-DONOTWEARSHORTS,

-DONOTWEARTIES,SCARVES,JEWELRY.

Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;

-DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES,

-DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED.