Personal Condition And Safety Equipment; Physical Condition; Hearing Protection - Echo ProSweep 99944200853 Manual Del Operador

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personal condItIon and safety equIpment

WARNING
ProSweep users risk injury to themselves and others if the ProSweep attachment is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating the ProSweep attach-
ment. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

Physical Condition

Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be
good:
• if you are sick,
• if you are taking medication,
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and men-
tally well.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-
ments whenever you operate the ProSweep attachment.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom handles.
Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to
your hands.

Hearing Protection

ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
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 sen-
sations 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 arm exer-
cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where op-
erating 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.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• Wear hair covering to contain long hair.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain
hair with cap or net.
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.