Echo CS-800P Instruction Manual

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8CS-800POPERATOR SAFETYVIBRATION AND COLDs )TISBELIEVEDTHATACONDITIONCALLED2AYNAUDSPhenomenon, which affects the fingers of certainindividuals, may be brought about by exposureto vibration and cold.Exposure to vibration and cold may causetingling and burning followed by loss of color andnumbness in the fingers.The following precautions are stronglyrecommended because the minimum exposurewhich might trigger the ailment is unknown.s +EEPYOURBODYWARM ESPECIALLYTHEHEADANDneck, feet and ankles and hands and wrists.s -AINTAINGOODBLOODCIRCULATIONBYPERFORMINGvigorous arm exercises during frequent workbreaks and also by not smoking.s ,IMITTHENUMBEROFHOURSOFOPERATIONTry to fill each day with jobs where operating thechain saw, or other hand-held power equipmentis not required.s )FYOUEXPERIENCEDISCOMFORTREDNESSANDswelling of the fingers, followed by whiteningand loss of feeling, consult your physician beforefurther exposing yourself to cold and vibration.REPETITIVE STRESS INJURYs )TISBELIEVEDTHATOVER USINGTHEMUSCLESANDtendons of the finger, hands, arms andshoulders may cause soreness, swelling,numbness, weakness and extreme pain to theareas just mentioned.Certain repetitive hand activities may put youat a high risk for developing a repetitive stressinjury (RSI).s !NEXTREME23)CONDITIONIS#ARPAL4UNNELSyndrome (CTS) which could occur when yourwrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runsthrough the area. Some believe that prolongedexposure to vibration may contribute to CTS.CTS can cause severe pain for months or evenyears.To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:s !VOIDUSINGYOURWRISTINABENT EXTENDEDORtwisted position.s 4AKEPERIODICBREAKSTOMINIMIZEREPETITIONANDrest your hands.s 2EDUCETHESPEEDANDFORCEINWHICHYOUDOTHErepetitive movement.s $OEXERCISESTOSTRENGTHENHANDANDARMmuscles.s 3EEADOCTORIFYOUFEELTINGLING NUMBNESSORpain in your fingers, hands, wrists or arms.The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the morelikely permanent nerve and muscle damage canbe prevented.EYE AND HEARING PROTECTIONs 7EAREYEPROTECTIONGOGGLESTHATMEET!.3)Z 87.1 requirements.Goggles meeting the requirements have themark “Z 87” stamped on them.s 7EARHEARINGPROTECTIONIf this guideline is not followed, hearing loss canoccur.ECHO recommends wearing hearing protectionat all times.WEAR PROPER CLOTHINGs 3NUGlTTINGDURABLECLOTHINGSHOULDBEWORNPants should have long legs, do not wear shorts.Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves,neckties, jewelry or any item that may becometangled in surrounding growth or the chain sawitself.s 7EARSHOESWITHNON SKIDSOLESDo not wear open toed shoes or operate unitbarefooted.s 7EARNO SLIP HEAVYDUTYWORKGLOVESTOIMPROVEyour grip on the chain saw handles.The gloves also help reduce the transmission ofmachine vibration to your hands.HOT HUMID WEATHERs (EAVYPROTECTIVECLOTHINGCANINCREASEOPERATORfatigue which may lead to heat stroke.Schedule heavy work for early morning, or lateafternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.AVOID HOT SURFACESs $URINGOPERATION THEMUFmERORCATALYTICMUFmERand surrounding cover become hot.s .EVERSUSPENDTHESAWONALANYARDWITHTHEengine running.s !LWAYSUSETHESAWFROMTHERIGHT HANDSIDEOFyour body - never from the left side.s !LWAYSWEARPROPERSAFETYCLOTHINGTOPROTECTyour lower body from sharp saw chain and hotmuffler.s !LWAYSKEEPEXHAUSTAREACLEAROFmAMMABLEdebris during transportation or when storing,otherwise serious property damage or personalinjury may result.