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ANUAL
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Guide Bar and Saw Chain
WARNING DANGER
• Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide
bar and saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all
safety instructions listed in this manual.
•
ECHO
, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting
devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved
by ECHO for use with this unit.
• Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar and saw chain is
firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
• Only use
ECHO
approved guide bar and saw chain.
• Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps and other foreign objects with
the saw chain.
• Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.
• If saw chain strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and
inspect saw chain for damage.
• Do not operate with a dull, fractured or discolored saw chain.
• Remove all foreign objects from work area.
• Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover
during transportation and in storage.
FUEL
WARNING DANGER
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing
or handling or serious personal injury may result.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• DO NOT smoke near fuel.
• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel
caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!
• NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running.
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks
outdoors over bare ground.
• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
After Refueling;
• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
• Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting.
After use;
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return
unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.
3m
(10 ft. MINIMUM)
