Echo Shred 'N' Vac ES-2100 - Manual (Page 7)

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Proper Clothing -
Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing;
• 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.
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.
SAFE OPERATION
Determine Operation Area
- Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual,
and instructions for safe operation.
- Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones
or metal objects.
- Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50 ft.) while the
blower/Shred 'N' Vac
® is in use.
- Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas.
- Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and windows.
- Start unit on ground with throttle at idle. Check that vacuum tube or
blower pipe is not blocked by the ground or by any objects.
- Do not point blower or vacuum tube at people or animals.
Use Proper Clothing & Equipment
- Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working
within the 15M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective
Equipment and clothing.
Keep A Firm Grip
- Hold handle with fingers together encircling the handle.
Keep A Solid Stance
- Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not overreach.
- Do not perform Maintenance or Assembly procedures with engine
running.
- Material fed into this machine must be shreddable - metal, rocks,
bottles or other non-shreddable material will damage the machine and
can result in serious personal injury.
15 m (50 ft.)