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ANUAL
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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 out
doors 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.
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.
• Only use one ECHO approved extension on the pruner.
• 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 cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immedi-
ately 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.
3 M
(10ft.) Minimum
