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1.4 Protective Equipment
When using the
blower for
(a) Hard hat
(b) Working wear (long sleeve jackets and full-length
pants of heavy material)
(c) Protective shoes (or sturdy boots with nonslip
sole) (Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.)
(d) Gloves (heavy-duty, nonslip gloves)
(e) Goggles
(f)
Face shield (or face screen) (use together with
goggles is recommended)
(g) Ear muffler
Note
● Use eye protections (or goggles), ear plugs (or
ear muffs) and hard hats, etc. conformed to the
applicable standard.
● Do not wear any jewelry.
● Loop up long hair.
● If the jackets or pants are loose, tighten the cuffs or
hems.
1.5 Noise
There is a danger that a person might suffer permanent hearing loss by the sound from the blower.
A person operating the blower must use ear protection equipment including an ear muffler.
A person using the blower frequently must undergo a hearing test.
However, take care when wearing the ear protection equipment. Your ability to hear shouts or alarms is
restricted.
1.6 Vibration
Vibration generated by the blower causes vibration induced white finger (Reynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. This will cause swelling pain or nerve paralysis of hands, and there is a risk of
affecting the hand.
To prevent such problems, do not continuously operate for a long time. Instead, take an appropriate break.
blowing, always wear the following protective equipment.
Hard hat
Goggle
Ear muffler
Face shield
Working wear
Gloves
Protective
shoes
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