Physical Condition; Personal Protective Equipment - Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

WARNING
Operating this unit while you are impaired can result
in serious personal injury or death to yourself and
others. Never operate the unit if you are fatigued, or
are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or any
other substances that can affect your judgment, reflexes,
vision, or coordination. You must be mentally alert and
physically able to operate a trimmer, brushcutter, edger,
or PAS attachment safely. If you are impaired in any way,
or are physically unable to safely operate and control the
unit, do not fuel, start, or attempt to use the unit.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

WARNING
Operating a trimmer, brushcutter, or other powered cutting or
work attachment may expose you to sharp blades, powerful
cutting action, spinning nylon cutting line, flying debris, and
other work area hazards. These hazards can cause serious
injury to you and others if you do not take the precautions
necessary for safe operation.
To help protect against risk of injury caused by these
hazards, you must wear appropriate personal protective
equipment:
Eye and Face Protection
Wear eye protection that meets
current ANSI Z87.1 requirements.
For additional safety, a full-face
shield may be worn over safety
glasses or goggles to provide
protection from sharp branches or
flying debris.
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