Echo SRM series, Safety Manual

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ENGLISH
WARNING
This manual describes how to protect yourself and others from haz-
ards related to operation of a Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM
Trimmer-Brushcutter, Model PAS Pro-Attachment Series unit with
attachment, Model SB Split-Boom unit with attachment, and Model
PE Power Edger.
Before assembling, fueling, operating, or servicing your unit, you
must read and understand this Safety Manual, your unit’s Operator’s
Manual, and the Operator’s Manual or Installation Instructions for
any attachment or accessory you may be using.
You must understand all safety symbols and warning labels, and
obey the safety precautions provided by these important safety
reminders.
You must also be alert at all times, and be physically capable of
handling and controlling a grass trimmer, trimmer-brushcutter, PAS
attachment, or Power Edger in a variety of applications. If you are
unable to handle the equipment safely, or if you feel that the task
you wish to perform could put you, your property, or others at risk,
please call a professional landscape maintenance company to han-
dle the job.
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................2
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS ............................................................3
OPERATOR SAFETY .......................................................................................7
PHYSICAL CONDITION 8
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 8
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 9
PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION 10
ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................12
DEBRIS SHIELD 13
SRM MODELS: 15
PAS/SB MODELS: 15
PE MODELS 17
FUELING .........................................................................................................19
STARTING ......................................................................................................22
STOPPING ......................................................................................................24
OPERATION ...................................................................................................25
GENERAL SAFETY 25
GRASS TRIMMER & TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER 28
REACTION FORCES 32
BLADE APPLICATIONS 34
PE MODELS 35
PAS ATTACHMENTS 38
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................44
STORAGE .......................................................................................................45
GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................46