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PERSONAL
CONDITION
AND
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING DANGER
Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the shaft hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a shaft hedge clipper.
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 meeting ANSI Z87.1 of CE requirements whenever
you operate the unit. Wear these goggle whenever you operate the
shaft hedge clipper.
Face and Head Protection
When trimming overhead, wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89.1 or
CE requirements with a full face shield.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Shaft
Hedge Clipper handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine
vibration to your hands. Special vibration reducing gloves such as
Echo's Pro-Comfort are designed to provide additional comfort.
Hearing Protection
Wear hearing protection. OSHA requires the use of hearing protection if
this unit is used 2 hours per day or more. ECHO recommends wearing
hearing protection 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.
