Rules for safe operation – Echo SRM-2305 User Manual

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SRM-2305

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

TRAINING

WARNING

DANGER

GRASS TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS CAN
THROW SMALL GRAVEL, STONE, GLASS, METAL
OR PLASTIC OBJECTS AS WELL AS THE
MATERIAL BEING CUT. READ THESE “RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION” WITH CARE. FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

Operator’s manual

Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine.

Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly.

Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper
instruction.

If you have any questions or problems, please
contact your ECHO dealer.

Do not permit operation without proper
training and protective equipment.

EYE PROTECTION

The operator must wear eye protection not only against
objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye
infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and
pollen.

Prescription glasses may be worn under the safety
goggles.

Eye protection should also be worn by persons in the
risk zone which extends beyond the danger zone.

Wear eye protection

HEARING AND EAR PROTECTION

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.

Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.

Earmuffs

Earplugs

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Choose trousers, shirts and jackets that fit trimly and
have no strings, frills or dangling straps which could
catch on the unit or the underbrush. Do not wear ties,
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep clothing buttoned or
zipped up and shirt tails tucked in. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length.

The wearing of gloves offers some protection against
contact with skin irritants such as poison ivy. Soft
leather work gloves may also improve your grip.

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION

Hay fever (Rhinitis) sufferers may wear disposable
masks to help reduce the intake of allergenic particles.

Safety goggles

Hearing protectors

Head and face protection

Shoulder harness

Trim-fitting clothes

Safety gloves

Sturdy shoes or boots

Long trousers

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