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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Do Not operate the unit when you are fatigued.
2.Do Not operate if other people or animals are in the work area.
3.Do Not operate the unit without the shield correctly in position.
4.Do Not operate in a confined area. Carbon monoxide exhaust gas is highly poisonous.
5.Do Not operate the unit while you are smoking.
6.Always wear eye protection goggles when operating the unit.
7.Always hold the unit firmly with both hands and with fingers and thumbs encircling the handles.
8.Always obey local ordinances regulating the use of internal combustion engines in your area.
9.Always use the cutting attachments as approved and supplied by ECHO Inc. for your unit.
10.Always remain alert when operating the unit to avoid possible injury to yourself and other people.
11.Always wear the shoulder harness when operating the unit.
12.Do not operate the unit while under the influences of drugs or alcohol.
ATTENTION
For your protection when operating this unit, comply with all Safety Rules as listed in the Operator’s Manual. (Replacement manuals are available from your ECHO dealer.)
1.Do not operate unless the debris shield and safety harness are in good condition and properly installed.
2.Do not operate if other persons or animals are in the work area.
3.Do not operate without eye protection goggles available from your ECHO dealer.
WARNING DANGER
1.Do Not smoke while handling gasoline.
2.Do Not refuel a hot engine. Wait unit it cools.
3.Do Not overfill the tank. Spilled fuel must be wiped up.
4.Always stop the engine when refueling.
5.Always remove the fuel cap slowly in order to relieve any pressure build up in the tank.
6.Always restart the engine at least 3 m (10 feet) away from the refueling point.
7.Always store gasoline in an approved container.
WARNING DANGER
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER USE OF STEEL BLADES. COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SUPPLIED WITH THE BLADES.
1.THE ECHO SAW TOOTH BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT BRUSH AND SMALL TREES.
2.THE ECHO 8 TOOTH ROTARY KNIFE BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT HEAVY WEEDS AND GRASS. TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO KICK BACK OR BLADE FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THIS BLADE TO CUT BRUSH OR TREES.
3.ECHO INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH THIS UNIT.
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