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EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
At the minimum, the operator must wear eye approved protection,
not only against objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye
infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and pollen.
ECHO safety goggles are stamped Z87 as being in compliance with
ANSI Standard Z87.1 for eye protection devices. Prescription
glasses may be worn under the safety goggles. Eye protection
should also be worn by persons in the risk zone which extends
beyond the danger zone. (See pages 8-11.)
If operating conditions require additional face protection, flip-down
face shields in conformance with ANSI Standard Z87.1 are also
available. The face shields may attach to a safety “hard hat”. Safety
goggles must be worn underneath.
HEARING AND EAR PROTECTION
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection at all times. If not
followed, hearing loss can occur after frequent and lengthy exposure
to engine noise. You should reduce the risk of hearing damage by
wearing with “headset” type protectors or approved ear plugs. “Head
sets” may also prevent ricocheted objects from entering the ears.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Choose pants, shirts and jackets that fit trimly and have no strings,
frills or dangling straps which could catch on the unit or the
underbrush. Do not wear ties, loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
clothing buttoned or zipped up and shirt tails tucked in.
The wearing of gloves offers some protection against contact with
skin irritants such as poison ivy. Soft leather work gloves may also
improve your grip.
FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION
Long pants and sturdy shoes with non-slip soles are generally
acceptable protection against objects thrown by a nylon line
trimmer. For heavy brush cutting with metal blades, logger’s pants
or leg chaps with protective inserts and adequate protective boots
are an added consideration.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
Hay fever (rhinitis) sufferers may purchase disposable masks at
hardware or medical supply stores to help reduce the intake of
allergenic particles.
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
TO BE WORN BY OPERATOR
WEAR EYE/EAR PROTECTION
AGAINST HITS FROM EVERY DIRECTION
DESIGNS CONFORMING
TO ANSI Z87.1
*FACE SHIELD
GOGGLES
*DANGER: USE GOGGLES UNDER FACE SHIELD
HEARING
PROTECTORS
SAFETY
GOGGLES
SHOULDER
HARNESS
TRIM-FITTING
CLOTHES
STURDY SHOES OR
BOOTS
LONG
PANTS
