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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING DANGER
Tiller/Cultivator users risk injury to themselves and others if the tiller/cultivator is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a tiller/cultivator.
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 mentally well.
Eye Protection --
Wear Eye protection that meet ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
whenever you operate the tiller/cultivator.
Hand Protection --
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves in improve your grip on the
Tiller/Cultivator handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of
machine vibration to your hands.
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.
- 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.
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves.
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.
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