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The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear hearing protection devices, such as ear-mufflers.
Wear a head protection device, such as a helmet.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
Always wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses.
Always wear a strap.
Wear non-slip gloves. Always
operate with both hands firmly
gripping the machine.
Wear non-skid boots. Do not wear
open-toed shoes or sandals.
Never work barefooted!
When operating with a blade,
make sure the handle is
positioned to provide you with
maximum protection from
contacting the blade.
Keep away from the rotating
trimming line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Always make sure the appropriate safety
guard is correctly installed.
Wear close-fitting clothing to
protect legs and arms. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in machinery
or underbrush.
Keep a proper
footing and do not
overreach —
maintain your
balance at all times
during operation.
Wear long trousers.
NEVER wear shorts!
Figure 26
