Echo PAS-225SB Equipment

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SAFETY PAS-225SB

All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high

voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly,

otherwise serious injury or death may result.

Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains

poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.

• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual

and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.

• 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.

• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs

and fingers tightly encircling the handles.

• 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.

• 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 only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved

attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices,

attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply

with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.

• Inspect guards and shields for damage and to ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if damaged

or missing.

• Check that the attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.

• Check that handle and harness (if included) are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly

Section for proper adjustment.