10
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
WARNING
DANGER
All model trimmers and brushcutters can throw small gravel,
stone, glass, metal or plastic objects as well as the material
being cut. Read these “Rules for Safe Operation” with care.
Follow instructions in this safety manual and in your operator’s
manual.
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit
and shut off the engine. Know how to unhook a harnessed unit
quickly.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction. Be
sure the operator wears the foot, leg, eye, face and hearing protec-
tion recommended on page 8 and has read the operator’s manual and
this safety manual.
Always wear approved eye protection from thrown objects when
operating. The eye protection devices available from ECHO are
stamped “Z87” and are in accordance with ANSI Standard Z87.1. Do
not rely on any face shield to protect your eyes. Do not rely on the
debris shield on the unit to protect your eyes from ricocheting or
thrown objects.
Keep the area clear of bystanders, children and pets.
Never allow children to operate or play with the unit.
WEAR EYE/EAR PROTECTION
DO NOT PERMIT OPERATION WITHOUT
PROPER TRAINING AND PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
