Echo PB-265ESL Operator's Manual page 13

Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of
the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause sore-
ness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain to
the areas just mentioned. Certain repetitive hand activities
may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive
stress injury (RSI).
To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following:
Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted
position.
Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest
your hands. Reduce the speed and force in which you
do the repetitive movement.
Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in
your fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI is
diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle
damage can be prevented.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage
to your health.
Protective gear
Wear protective gear
Wear appropriate work clothes and protective gear
when working with the power blower. Above all, make
sure to wear safety goggles, a dust mask, and ear muffs
at all times while working.
Without the protective gear, you could inhale the debris or
dust blown away or get them in your eyes, which could lead
to an accident or injury.
a Head protection (helmet): Protects the head
b Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
c Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
d Dust mask
e Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
f Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Pro-
tect the body
g Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots (with toecaps) or
non-slip work shoes (with toecaps): Protect the feet
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage
to your sight or hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
Wear proper clothing
Do not wear ties, jewellery, or loose, dangling clothing which could be
caught in the unit. Do not wear open toed footwear, or go bare-foot or
barelegged. In certain situations, total face and head protection may be re-
quired.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or
hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
For safe use of your product
WARNING
Turn off the engine immediately if anything goes
wrong
Turn off the engine immediately if the product suddenly
starts to emit abnormal sounds or vibrate abnormally.
The product cannot be used when it suffers from abnor-
mal vibration or sounds.
Contact your ECHO DEALER for repair.
Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead
to an accident or serious injury.
WARNING
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