Precautions For Use - Echo PB-8010 Manual De Instrucciones

For safe use of your product

Precautions for use

Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
 people who are tired
 people who have taken alcohol
 people who are on medication
 people who are pregnant
 people who are in poor physical
condition
 people who have not read the op-
erator's manual
 children
 Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could lead to an accident.
 The ignition system of this product generates electro-
magnetic fields during operation. Magnetic fields can
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. To
reduce health risks, we recommend that pacemaker us-
ers consult their physician and the pacemaker manu-
facturer before operating this product.
Environment of use and operation
 Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as
such places are slippery and dangerous.
 Do not operate the product at night or in dark places
with poor visibility.
 A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to oper-
ate the product correctly.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger
zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions
while working with the product.
 Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter
the danger zone.
 If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the
engine.
 When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for
example, throwing twigs from outside the danger zone,
and then check that engine has been switched off.
 If more than one person is working with the product,
identify the way in which you will signal to each other
and work at least 15 m apart
 Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
Be careful not to get caught in the fan
 Be careful not to get your hair caught in the fan.
 Never put your hand in between the engine and the
backpack frame when the product is in operation.
 The wind suction from the fan could make your hand and an-
ything being caught in the fan, resulting in a serious injury.
WARNING
Using the product
When using the product, pay special attention to observe
the following precautions.
 Do not allow people who are irrelevant to the work con-
ducted or animals to be in the worksite.
 Do not point the blower pipe at people or animals.
 Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold.
 Hold the handle tightly.
 Avoid using the product late at night or early in the
morning so that the neighbors will not be disturbed by
noise.
 Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an acci-
dent or injury.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below,
turn off the engine and move with the product shouldered.
 Moving to the place where you are working
 Moving to another area while you are working
 Leaving the place where you have been working
 Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or
serious injury.
 When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel
tank, put the product in the upright position, and secure
it firmly in place to prevent it from moving around.
 Travelling by car with fuel in the fuel tank could lead to a fire.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenome-
non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Expo-
sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning,
followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended be-
cause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ail-
ment is unknown.
 Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
 Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous
arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by
not smoking.
 Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the blower
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 exposing yourself further
to cold and vibration.
 Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage
to your health.
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