Echo Power Pruner 99944200532 Operator's Manual

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4Physical ConditionYour 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 ProtectionWear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re-quirements whenever you operate the unitFace and Head ProtectionWhen trimming overhead, always wear head protectionmeeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full faceshield. Head protection with full face shield will helpprotect you from falling branches and debris.Hand ProtectionWear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve yourgrip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmis-sion of machine vibration to your hands.Vibration and Cold --It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may bebrought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen-sations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommendedbecause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, handsand wrists.• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous armexercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs whereoperating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is notrequired.• If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingersfollowed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physicianbefore further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.personal CondITIon and safeTy equIpmenTHearing ProtectionECHO recommends wearing hearing protection wheneverunit is used.Proper ClothingWear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain sawsafety pants or chaps are recommended.• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non-skid soles;• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves. Keep long hairaway from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap ornet.Hot Humid WeatherHeavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue,which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work forearly morning or late afternoon hours when temperaturesare cooler.WARNINGUsers of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions arenot followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.Repetitive Stress Injuries --It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness,swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a highrisk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), whichcould occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolongedexposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.