6
PERSONAL
CONDITION
&
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING DANGER
Power Pruner
™
users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner
™
is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner
™
.
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 requirements whenever you
operate the Power Pruner
™
.
Face & Head Protection --
When trimming overhead, always wear head protection meeting ANSI
Z89.1 with a full face shield. Head protection with full face shield will
help protect you from falling branches and debris.
Hand Protection --
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the
Power Pruner
™
handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of
machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection --
ECHO
recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing --
Wear snug fitting, protective, durable clothing; (chainsaw safety pants
or chaps are recommended).
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy, protective, safety shoes or boots with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.