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PERSONAL
CONDITION
AND
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
DANGER
Pro Attachment Series users risk injury to themselves and others if the Pro Attachment Series unit is used improperly
and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Pro
Attachment Series unit.
Physical Condition —
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are 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 eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
whenever you operate the unit.
Hand Protection —
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the
unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration
to your hands.
Hearing Protection —
Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protec-
tion whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing —
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
•
Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
•
DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
•
DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
•
DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
•
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Hot Humid Weather —
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead
to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon
hours when temperatures are cooler.
