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1.4 Protective Equipment
When using the pole pruner for pruning or cutting, always wear the following protective equipment.
(a) Hard hat
(b) Working wear (long sleeve jackets and protective
pants or chaps for operating chainsaw)
(c) Protective shoes (or sturdy boots with nonslip sole)
(Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.)
(d) Gloves (heavy-duty, nonslip gloves)
(e) Goggles
(f) Face shield (or face screen) (use together with
goggles is recommended)
(g) Ear muffler
(h) Protective pants or chaps designed for operating
chainsaw.
Note
● Use goggles, ear muffs and hard hats, protective pants, etc. conformed to the applicable standard.
● Do not wear any jewelry or ties.
● Loop up long air.
● If the jackets or pants are loose, tighten the cuffs or hems.
● When cutting many branches, put on an antidust mask.
1.5 Noise
There is a danger that a person might suffer permanent hearing loss by the sound from the pole pruner.
A person operating the pole pruner must use ear protection equipment including an ear muffler.
A person using the pole pruner frequently must undergo a hearing test.
However, take care when wearing the ear protection equipment. Your ability to hear shouts or alarms is
restricted.
1.6 Vibration
Vibration generated by the pole pruner causes vibration induced white finger (Reynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. This will cause swelling pain or nerve paralysis of hands, and there is a risk of
affecting the hand.
To prevent such problems, do not continuously operate the pole pruner for a long time. Instead, take an
appropriate break.
Hard hat
Goggles
Ear muffler
Face shield
Working wear
Gloves
Protective pants
or chaps for
operating chainsaw
Protective shoes