WARNING DANGER

DO NOT ALLOW EITHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS INTO THE WORK AREA. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN CUTTING.

DRESS PROPERLY - AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING.

WHEN GRASS OR WEEDS HAVE CLOGGED THE CUTTER HEAD AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATION, FIRST, STOP THE ENGINE AND THEN REMOVE THE DEBRIS.

WARNING DANGER

•BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING.

•WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE WORKING TOGETHER, ENSURE THAT A SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWEEN THEM.

WARNING DANGER

GRASS/WEED TRIMMERS CAN THROW GRAVEL, STONE, WOOD CHIPS, GLASS, AND PLASTIC OR METAL OBJECTS. THE DEBRIS SHIELD BEHIND THE TRIMMER HEAD STOPS MUCH OF THE DEBRIS, BUT CANNOT PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM BEING STRUCK BY SOME DEBRIS. READ THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THAT YOU RECEIVED WITH YOUR ECHO TRIMMER. AISO, FOLLOW AII INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (METAL BLADES and OPTIONAL NYLON LINE)

Your brushcutter/trimmer, has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free service and relieve you of the many back-aching tasks normally associated with grass trimming, weed control and brushcutting. Nevertheless, in common with all other power operated tools, the Owner and/or Operator has a definite responsibility to maintain the safe working condition of the unit as provided by the manufacturer , and to ensure also the safe operating procedures as prescribed by common sense and this manual. Please, therefore, read and understand the instructions as listed hereunder, and on Page 3, in order to prevent accidents and possible injury.

ECHO 2-LINE MANUAL TRIMMER HEAD (OPTION)

1.Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be throughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the trimmer.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls.

2.Never allow children to operate the trimmer.

3.Never allow adults to use the trimmer unless they have received prpper instructions. Be sure the operator is properly attired and wears the type of foot, leg, head, eye and ear protection recommended both in your ECHO Operator’s Manual and by your ECHO Servicing Dealer.

4.Always wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z 87. 1-2000.

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