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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.
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
•Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers tightly 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 only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a
•Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
•Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the
•Check that the cutting 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.
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