RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DONOTPERMITOPERATIONWITHOUT PROPERTRAININGANDPROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WEAREYE/EARPROTECTION
TRAINING
WARNING 
DANGER
All model trimmers and brushcutters can throw small gravel, stone, glass, metal or plastic objects as well as the material being cut. Read these “Rules for Safe Operation” with care.
Follow instructions in this safety manual and in your operator’s manual.
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction. Be sure the operator wears the foot, leg, eye, face and hearing protec- tion recommended on page 8 and has read the operator’s manual and this safety manual.
Always wear approved eye protection from thrown objects when operating. The eye protection devices available from ECHO are stamped “Z87” and are in accordance with ANSI Standard Z87.1. Do not rely on any face shield to protect your eyes. Do not rely on the debris shield on the unit to protect your eyes from ricocheting or thrown objects.
Keep the area clear of bystanders, children and pets.
Never allow children to operate or play with the unit.
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