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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

Tiller/Cultivator users risk injury to themselves and others if the tiller/cultivator is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a tiller/cultivator. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

Physical Condition --

Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:

-if you are 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 meet ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the tiller/cultivator.

Hand Protection --

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

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.

-Wear hair covering to contain long hair.

-DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,

- DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.

Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;

-DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,

-DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves.

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.