OPERATION

 

Spark

Spark

• Hold the unit with a secure, two-handed grip, and

Plug

Plug

wait for the engine to stall to a complete stop.

Wire

 

•After the engine stops, disconnect the spark plug lead, and tag the unit to identify it as having a broken STOP switch.

•Do not restart the unit. Have the unit repaired before using it again.

OPERATION - GENERAL SAFETY

DANGER

Blade Hazard

Metal blades are extremely sharp, and have powerful cutting action. Contact with moving blades or cutting attachments will cause serious injury. Keep hands, feet, and all other body parts away from moving blades and cutting attachments at all times. Wear work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective clothing.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness, serious injury, or death. Start and operate outdoors only.

Spark Hazard

All Echo equipment features spark-arresting mufflers as standard equipment. Spark arrestors prevent hot, glowing particles of carbon from being discharged from the muffler. Operation with a damaged, loose, or missing spark arrestor can result in fire.

Hot Exhaust/Burn Hazard

The exhaust produced by gasoline-powered equipment is hot, and can cause burns or ignite nearby flammable materials. Never blow engine exhaust against your body or toward flammable materials. The muffler and surrounding area become extremely hot during use, and can cause serious burns if touched.

Finger Sever Hazard

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.

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