Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 9)

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DUST PROTECTION
Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other
common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust
mask to prevent inhaling these materials while cutting.
Dust masks can provide protection against sawdust,
plant debris, and other plant matter such as pollen.
Make sure the mask does not impair your vision, and
replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.
PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result
in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation
instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow
instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries.
Raynaud's Syndrome
A condition known as Raynaud’s Syndrome can occur
from exposure to cold and/or vibration. This condition
affects the hands and arms, causing tingling, burning,
numbness, and loss of color in the fingers. The amount
of exposure needed to trigger this is unknown, and
varies by individual.
To protect yourself from this condition, take the following
precautions:
•
Keep your body warm - pay particular attention to
head and neck, hands and wrists, and feet and
ankles.
•
Avoid awkward grips on the unit that may cause
stress. Maintain control, but do not hold the unit with
an excessively tight grip.
•
Take regular rest breaks.
•
Exercise and stretch to strengthen muscles, and to
maintain circulation. Keep exposure to vibration at a
minimum.
•
If you experience discomfort, redness, and/or swell-
ing of the fingers, followed by whitening or loss of
feeling, stop using the unit, and contact a doctor.
OPERATOR SAFETY