Echo SRM series, Safety Manual

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Grass Trimmer-Brushcutter Terms
TERM DEFINITION
Air Filter Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt
and dust out of the engine to help extend engine life.
Alternative Stop
Procedure
Procedure used to stall engine if Stop switch malfunctions
and unit does not stop when switch is moved to stop
position. Move choke lever to Cold Start (Choke) position
to stall engine.
ANSI Z87.1 American National Standards Institute safety standard
for safety glasses. Safety glasses and goggles that meet
the requirements of this standard are marked with this
number.
Anti-vibration
System
A design that minimizes the vibration created during
operation. Reduced vibration helps reduce operator
fatigue and risk of injury.
Barrier Bar A protective device that restrains rearward movement of a
unit.
Binding Slowing or stopping of cutting attachment caused by a
restriction, or by resistance to the cutting action
Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent
accidental contact with blades. Used when carrying,
transporting, or storing unit.
Blade Thrust A forceful push created by a blade when sudden cutting
resistance occurs.
Blades Devices that are used to cut or trim shrubs, bushes, and
other vegetation.
Brush Blade A circular metal blade designed to cut light woody growth
such as brush.
Brushcutter SRM (Straight Shaft) unit using a rotating blade to cut
weeds, brush, small trees, and small vegetation.
Carburetor Mixes fuel and air together so combustion can tank place
in engine.
Catalytic Muffler Reduces noise and emissions.
Choke Control
Lever
Controls choke open/closed settings. Used for starting/
running engine. Also used for emergency stops.
Clearing Blade A circular metal blade designed to cut small trees and
saplings.
Clutch Centrifugal device that transmits rotary motion of
crankshaft to the gear case assembly.
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