Personal Condition And Safety Equipment - Echo PB-2155 Operator's Manual

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personal CondITIon and safeTy equIpmenT

Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly and
or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are over tired or 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 goggles that meet ANSI Z 87.1 eye protection requirements
whenever you operate the blower.
Hand Protection
Wear no•slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the
blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibra-
tion to your hands.
Breathing Protection
Wear a face mask to protect against dust.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• P ants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• D O NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with
loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts
or surrounding growth.
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake. Retain hair with
cap or net.
The ignition components of this machine generate an electro-
magnetic field during operation which may interfere with some
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons
with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the
pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the
absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use
of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
WARNING
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