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Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
•Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
•Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Hold the throttle and support handles with both hands, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
•Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
•During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation.
Equipment
Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product.
•Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
•Inspect shield for damage and that shield is securely in place. Replace if sjield is damaged or missing.
•Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
Note: ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
◆ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
◆DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit.
•NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible through openings.
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