Echo Trimmer - Manual (Page 6)

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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING DANGER
Power Pruner TM Attachment users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner TM Attachment is used
improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when
operating a Power Pruner
TM .
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 meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
whenever you operate the Power Pruner
TM .
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
TM 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, protective, durable clothing; (chainsaw safety pants
or chaps are recommended)
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy protective, safety shoes or boots with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.