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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL

CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety

precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper.

Physical Condition

Your 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 Protection

Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements

must be worn whenever you operate the unit.

Hand Protection

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your

grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission

of machine vibration to your hands.

Hearing Protection

Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing

hearing protection whenever unit is used.

Proper Clothing

Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;

• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.

• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,

• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;

• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,

• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

Hot Humid Weather

Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue

which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for

early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures

are cooler.

EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS

Vibration and Cold

It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which

affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by

exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may

cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and

numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly

recommended, because the minimum exposure which might trigger the

ailment is unknown.

• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands,

and 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 where

operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not

required.

• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers

followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician

before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

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