G
RASS
T
RIMMER
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RUSH
C
UTTER
O
PERATOR
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S
M
ANUAL
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Eye Protection --
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
whenever you operate the trimmer.
Hand Protection --
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the
Brush Cutter 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, 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.
SAFE
OPERATION
Determine Operation Area
- Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and
instructions for safe operation.
- Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could
contribute to unsafe conditions.
- Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50 ft.) while
the trimmer is in use.
15M
(50 ft.)
