Safety Manual

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Hearing/Ear Protection
ECHO Inc. highly recommends
wearing ANSI-approved hearing
protection whenever you are
operating the unit. Hearing
protection prevents hearing loss
caused by frequent or prolonged
exposure to engine noise. ECHO
Inc. recommends ear plugs, or for
constant, heavy-duty use, wear earmuff-style hearing protection.
Combination Head/Eye/Face/Hearing Protection
For complete eye/face/hearing protection, the use of a
combination safety helmet/ear muffs/face shield provides
head, face, and hearing protection all in one unit.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face
shield, and wear head protection when cutting overhead
using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge
Clipper Attachments
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Gloves
Wear sturdy work gloves to provide protection against cuts and scratches.
WARNING
Sharp Blades/Powerful Cutting Action.
Work gloves and other heavy work
clothing may not provide protection
against serious injury if contact is made
with moving blades. Contact with cut-
ting edges of moving blades will cause
severe injury or amputation. Keep
hands, ngers, and all other body parts
away from moving blades.
Always move ignition switch to STOP
position, allow blades to stop moving,
and disconnect spark plug lead from
spark plug before clearing jams or
making blade adjustments.
Leg Protection
Wear long pants to protect legs from cuts
and scratches caused by sharp branches.
Foot Protection
Wear sturdy shoes or work boots to provide
foot protection. Steel-toe shoes or boots
provide extra protection against dropped or
falling objects. Make sure soles are non-slip
for secure footing.
Work
Gloves
Boots
Long
Pants
Always wear proper clothing
when using the hedge trimmer.
Safety
Goggles
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OPERATOR SAFETY