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WARNING DANGER
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A
DRILL JAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REMOVE AN OBJECT CAUSING A
DRILL JAM IF THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
PHYSICAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF A
DRILL JAM IS REMOVED AND THE
DRILLS START MOVING.
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Do all drilling at full throttle speed. Drilling
at less at than full speed can damage the
clutch by allowing it to slip.
WARNING DANGER
USE A FIRM GRIP WITH THUMBS AND
FINGERS ENCIRCLING THE HANDLES. A
FIRM GRIP WILL HELP YOU KEEP
CONTROL OF THE ENGINE DRILL.
NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE DRILL
ONLY ONE HAND OR BODILY INJURY
CAN OCCUR.
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Always carry the engine drill with the
engine stopped and the HOT muffler away
from your body.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Always wear eye protection goggles that
meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
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Wear hearing protection.
ECHO recommends that hearing protection
be worn at all times.
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Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery, they can be caught in moving
parts. Use of sturdy gloves, non-skid
footwear, and safety glasses is
recommended.
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While operating the machine always be
sure of a secure position.
WARNING DANGER
ENGINE DRILL USERS RISK INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IF THE
ENGINE DRILL IS USED IMPROPERLY,
AND/OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED. PROPER CLOTHING
AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORN
WHEN OPERATING ENGINE DRILL.
OPERATOR SAFETY
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Read this Engine drill Operator’s Manual
carefully. Be sure you understand how to
operate this unit properly before you use it.
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Be familiar with all the controls and the
proper use of the machine.
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Wear proper clothing to protect legs and
other exposed parts of your body.
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Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear
open-toed shoes or operate unit while bare
footed.
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Wear eye and hearing protection devices.
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Use caution when handling fuel. Put the
caps back tightly on both the fuel can and
the engine drill fuel tank.
Move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the
re-fuelling point and be sure there is no
leakage of fuel from the fuel tank cap or the
fuel system before starting the engine.
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Operate this gasoline powered engine
equipment in a well-ventilated area only.
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Start the unit on the ground with the throttle
set at idle. Do not start if the drills are
obstructed by the ground or any other
object.
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Never allow children to use the machine.
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Do not allow anyone to hold the material
you are drilling.
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Keep a firm grip on the engine drill with both
hands, the right hand on the front handle,
the left hand on the rear handle.
SAFETY
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