Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 8)

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Gloves
Wear sturdy work gloves to provide protection against
cuts and scratches.
WARNING
Sharp Blades/Powerful Cutting Action. Work gloves and
other heavy work clothing may not provide protection
against serious injury if contact is made with moving
blades. Contact with cutting edges of moving blades will
cause severe injury or amputation. Keep hands, fingers,
and all other body parts away from moving blades.
Always move ignition switch to STOP position, allow
blades to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug lead
from spark plug before clearing jams or making blade
adjustments.
Leg Protection
Wear long pants to protect legs from cuts and scratches
caused by sharp branches.
Foot Protection
Wear sturdy shoes or work boots to provide foot protec-
tion. Steel-toe shoes or boots provide extra protection
against dropped or falling objects. Make sure soles are
non-slip for secure footing.
General Clothing Safety
Never wear ties, loose clothing, or clothing with strings,
frills, or dangling straps. Keep clothing buttoned or
zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in. Never wear
dangling or hanging jewelry such as earrings or neck-
laces, or any other items that could become entangled
with branches or equipment, and be drawn into the air
intake grid of the engine.
Work
Gloves
Boots
Long Pants
Always wear proper clothing when
using the hedge clipper.
S a f e t y
Goggles
OPERATOR SAFETY