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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

Power PrunerTM users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power PrunerTM.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are tired or sick,
• if you are taking medication,
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-
ments whenever you operate the unit
Face and Head Protection
When trimming overhead, always wear head protection
meeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full face
shield. Head protection with full face shield will help
protect you from falling branches and debris.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmis-
sion of machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw
safety pants or chaps are recommended.
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non-
skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Hot
Surface
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Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is not
insulated against
electrical current.
Do not operate clos-
er than 15 M (50 ft.)
from electrical
hazards.
Keep bystanders at
least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
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Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Emergency stop
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Chain lubrication Primer bulb
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)