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INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
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AFETY
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NSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL
CONDITION
AND
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are tired or sick,
• if you are taking medication,
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Eye protection that meet ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
must be worn whenever you operate the unit.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission
of machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing
hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves.
WARNING
DANGER
Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper.
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Hot
Surface
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Emergency stop
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is not
insulated against
electrical current.
Do not operate clos-
er than 15 M (50 ft.)
from electrical
hazards.
Keep bystanders at
least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Engine choke
control.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Chain lubrication
Primer bulb
15 M
(50 ft.)
