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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.
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. Spiled 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 posint.
7. Always store gasoline in an approved container.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ATTENTION
For your protection when operating this unit, comly
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
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.
