Yamabiko ECHO MTA-TC Operator's Manual page 10

For safe use of your product
Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness,
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 diag-
nosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
 Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Proper training
Do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of unit.
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction.
Protective gear
Wear protective gear
Always wear the following protective gear.
a Head protection (helmet): Protects the head
b Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
c Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
d Face shield: Protects the face
e Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
f Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Protect the body
g Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots (with toecaps) or non-slip work shoes
(with toecaps): Protect the feet
h Shin guards: Protect the legs
 Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or hear-
ing, or lead to a serious injury.
When necessary, please use the protective gear below.
 Dust mask: Protects the breathing apparatus
 Bee net: To deal with attacks by bees
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, to-
tal face and head protection may be required.
 Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or hearing, or lead
to a serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
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