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POWER BLOWER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS

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 sensations 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

exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.

• Limit the 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 further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers,

hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness,

weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand

activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress

Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

(CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital

nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure

to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for

months or even years.

To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the

following:

• Avoid using your wrist in a bent,

extended or twisted position. Instead try

to maintain a straight wrist position.

Also, when grasping, use your whole

hand, not just the thumb and index finger.

• Take periodic breaks to minimize repeti-

tion and rest your hands.

• Reduce the speed and force in which you

do the repetitive movement.

• Do exercises to strengthen the hand and

arm muscles.

• Immediately stop using all power

equipment and consult a doctor if you

feel tingling, numbness or pain in the

fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The

sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more

likely permanent nerve and muscle

damage can be prevented.

EQUIPMENT

• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten

and/or replace as needed.

• Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO

NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

• Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged.

• Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer.

• Do not use any attachment, accessory or replacement part unless it is

recommended in this Operator's Manual.

• Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Always keep

exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Allow the engine and muffler

to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity.

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