Safety Instructions; Personal Condition And Safety Equipment; Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions - Echo SRM-260SB Operator's Manual

S I
AFETY NSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly
or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a
trimmer/brush cutter.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE
requirements whenever you operate the trimmer.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles. Gloves also
reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
EXTENDED OPERATION
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 sensations, 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 trimmer 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.
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WARNING
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
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EXTREME CONDITIONS
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RIMMER RUSH
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PERATOR
DANGER
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long
sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
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