Echo DSRM-200 Instruction Manual

6 X7508161200© 3/2014 ECHO Inc.SAFETY DSRM-200Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. DO NOT operate unit when you are tired.Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.Eye Protection• Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate theunit.• Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.• For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provideprotection from sharp branches or flying debris.Hand ProtectionWear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also provide protectionagainst cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to yourhands.Hearing/Ear ProtectionECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.Dust ProtectionOperators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask toprevent inhaling these materials while operating unit. Dust masks can provide protection against dust, plantdebris, and other plant matter such as pollen. Make sure the mask does not impair your vision, and replacethe mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.Proper ClothingWear snug-fitting, durable clothing:• Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves.• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could becomeentangled in moving parts or surrounding growth.• Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in.Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles:• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavywork for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.