OPERATION
•Make sure the warning sign on the back of the shoulder harness is properly positioned for easy viewing by others.
•Wearing hearing protection and engine noise may prevent you from hearing others about to enter the Safety Zone. Perform regular visual safety checks of the area while cutting to help ensure a safe work area.
Hidden Hazards
Blade contact with exposed or hidden hazards (rocks, metal posts, metal stakes, sprinkler heads, etc.) can result in sudden loss of control, and injury from blade contact or flying debris. Blade damage can result in breakage, and serious injury caused by flying blade fragments. Cutting with a dull or damaged blade increases risk of kick out and loss of control.
•ALWAYS check area for hidden hazards before starting. Remove hazard, or mark location of hazard to prevent striking it while using brushcutter.
•ALWAYS use extreme care when cutting near ground hazards and other obstacles.
•ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for blade damage if an object is struck. Do not use blade if cracked, bent, chipped, or dulled by impact. Re- place blade before resuming cutting.
•STOP engine immediately if sudden vibration occurs, and check blade for damage before using.
Unit Configuration - Blade Use
Blade use requires specific unit configuration. Blade must be matched to application requirements. See Blade Configuration Chart (Page 15).
•NEVER use a metal blade with a plastic debris shield.
•NEVER use a metal blade on a Model GT (Curved Shaft) Grass Trimmer
•NEVER use an edging blade, circular saw blade, or any other type of saw blade on an SRM/PAS/SB unit. Only use brushcutter blades approved for use by Echo on your model brushcutter.
•NEVER use a dull or damaged blade.
Standard Harness
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