Echo Power Pruner 99944200532 Operator's Manual

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99944200532 SAFETYX7702092204 7© 10/2013 ECHO Inc.Repetitive Stress InjuriesIt is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of thefingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in thoseareas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a highrisk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extremeRSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which couldoccur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve thatruns through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure tovibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain formonths or even years.To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead try to maintain a straight wristposition. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand, not just the thumb and index finger.• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.• Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness, or pain inthe fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerveand muscle damage can be prevented.All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with highvoltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly,otherwise serious injury or death may result.Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust containspoisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.Guide Bar and Saw Chain• Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations.Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual.• ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have notbeen tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit.• Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is operating.• Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar and saw chain is firmly attached and in safe operatingcondition.• Only use ECHO approved guide bar and saw chain.