Echo PE-225 Serial S78712001001 - S78712051200 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-
ments whenever you operate the edger.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip
on the edger handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of
machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit
is used.
Vibration and Cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa-
tions, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended,
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands,
and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where
operating the edger or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers,
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician
before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
personal condItIon and safety equIpment
warning
Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not fol-
lowed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger.
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.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake.
Retain hair with cap or net.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fa-
tigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy
work for early morning or late afternoon hours when
temperatures are cooler.