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SRM/GT/PAS/SB/PE SAFETY MANUAL

  

DANGER!

Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries.  You must read, under-
stand, and follow these safety instructions, and the instructions in the
Operator’s Manual, before operating a Model GT Grass Trimmer, SRM
Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Pro-Attachment Series Powerhead, SB Split-
Boom Trimmer-Brushcutter, or PE Power Edger.

If you operate a model SB Split-Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series
multi-attachment unit, you must also read, understand, and follow the
instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.

  

DANGER!

To locate your nearest Echo dealer, visit our website at 

www.echo-usa.com

, or call 1-800-

432-ECHO (3246).  Ask how to obtain a FREE Safety Video.  Echo’s supplemental Safety
Video provides helpful safety and operating information.

Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries, even if engine
is off and blades are not moving.  Avoid contact with blades.  Wear gloves
to protect hands.

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Страница 1: ...it Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi attachment unit you must also read understand and follow the instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator s Manual DANGER To locate your nearest Echo dealer...

Страница 2: ...o 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 applica tions If you are unable to handl...

Страница 3: ...Symbol The Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards To avoid serious or fatal injuries obey all safety messages that follow this sym bol Safety Alert Symbol DANGE...

Страница 4: ...can result in serious cuts and ampu tation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert Do not operate indoors Breathing carbon monoxide can cause serious or fatal injuries Explosion Hazard Alert Gasoline vapor can e...

Страница 5: ...Electrical Lines Do not operate closer than 15 m 50 ft to electrical lines Flame Prohibition Do not allow flames or sparks near fuel or fuel vapors No Smoking Prohibition Do not smoke near fuel Do No...

Страница 6: ...Use nylon line headonly Edger Debris Alert Edger debris can affect stable footing Use extreme care when walking in edging area Edger Blade Alert Edger Blade is partially exposed during operation Keep...

Страница 7: ...driveways paved areas and other hard surfaces When used properly these tools save time reduce effort and make difficult landscaping tasks easy If handled carelessly or used improperly they can cause...

Страница 8: ...attempt to use the unit PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING Operating a trimmer brushcutter or other powered cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp blades powerfulcuttingaction spinningn...

Страница 9: ...e unit ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield and wear head protection when cutting overhead using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge Clipper Attachments PROTECTIVE CLOTH...

Страница 10: ...General Clothing Safety Never wear ties loose clothing or clothing with strings frills or dangling straps Keep clothing buttoned or zipped and keep shirt tails tucked in Never wear dangling or hanging...

Страница 11: ...id using your wrist in a bent or twisted position Try to maintain a straight wrist position Avoid using your thumb and index finger to grip things useyourwholehand Take regular rest breaks Exercise an...

Страница 12: ...or call Echo Consumer Product Support at 1 800 673 1558 For the Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 3246 or visit our website at www echo usa com DANGER Metal grass weed brush and...

Страница 13: ...or Echo Consumer Support for assistance if parts do not fit properly NEVER modify parts or use parts from other pieces of equipment to assemble your unit Use only parts that are designed to fit your m...

Страница 14: ...ure the plastic debris shield trimmer head and handle are properly attached andaresecurelyfastened If your GT curved shaft trimmer has been pre as sembled you must make sure the plastic debris shield...

Страница 15: ...with Echo PAS series attachments and must not be used with any other type or brand of attachment Select the desired PAS attach ment and assemble the attachment to the powerhead driveshaft using the co...

Страница 16: ...safety and operating rules which must be obeyed for safe operation You must read and understand the safety and operating instructions for each attachment before using the unit You must also review the...

Страница 17: ...tal blade contact U handle Blade Kit Circular Blade Cover SRM PAS SB BLADE SET UP GUIDE TO USE THESE BLADES Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Plastic Cutters Rigid Plastic Tri Cut Grass Weed Blade Metal Tri Cu...

Страница 18: ...s installed or replaced ALWAYS remember to remove locking bar T wrench and any other tools used to assemble unit or tightenhardware ALWAYS store assembly tools safely away from the work area DANGER Im...

Страница 19: ...s been used and is properly tightened Make sure throttle lock out lever resets when re leased Make sure throttle trigger does not operate unless throttle lockout lever is depressed Make sure throttle...

Страница 20: ...risk of explosion or fire ALWAYS use an approved no spill type fuel containerwithtight fittingcaps ALWAYSfollowpostedsafetyinstructionsforfilling fuelcontainersatfillingstations ALWAYS place container...

Страница 21: ...efueling location before starting engine STOP USING UNIT IMMEDIATELY and shut engine ignition off if you smell the strong odor of gasoline Set unit down in a safe location and allow to cool before che...

Страница 22: ...nOperator s Manuals ALWAYS make sure fuel container caps are tightly secured before shaking container to mix fuel and oil ALWAYS store fuel containers in a safe location with caps and vents sealed tig...

Страница 23: ...nstructions andobeythesafetyrulesprovided Thecuttinghead workattachmentonunitsthatrequire startingatwide open full throttle throttletriggerfully depressed will start moving immediately when the engine...

Страница 24: ...r unit sOperator sManualbeforeusingunit NEVER start or run your unit indoors or anywhere else where there is poor air circulation Indoor operation produces dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide a colorl...

Страница 25: ...y an authorized service center before placing back in use STOPPING The STOP switch stops the unit by grounding the ignition and preventing the spark plug from discharging a spark If the STOP switch ma...

Страница 26: ...ciousness serious injury or death Start and operateoutdoorsonly OPERATION Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire Spark Hazard All Echo equipment features spark arresting mufflers as standard equipment Spark arres...

Страница 27: ...others to enter the safety zone unless you have shut the unit off and thecutting workattachmenthascompletelystoppedmoving ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect eyes face hea...

Страница 28: ...nceinthemufflerarea NEVER allow flammable debris such as dried leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area Heat from operation can ignite these materials and cause fire ALWAYS keep fingers hands...

Страница 29: ...tall line head locking bar has been removed Make sure cut off knife is properly assembled to the debris shield and nylon line head is secured Make sure debris shield is aligned with drive shaft and is...

Страница 30: ...head rotation Tilt the cutting head down on the left side air filter side while cutting to direct cutting debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding c...

Страница 31: ...terwithmetalblade Read understand andobeywarningsandinstruc tions on blade and blade packaging Wearsturdyworkgloveswhenhandling installing or removing metal blades Keep blades in protective packaging...

Страница 32: ...azard or mark location of hazard topreventstrikingitwhileusingbrushcutter ALWAYS use extreme care when cutting near groundhazardsandotherobstacles ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for blade dama...

Страница 33: ...the amount of resistance the greater the reactive force Push and Pull Forces Push and pull forces are reactive forces that push the unit directly toward the operator or that pull the unit directly awa...

Страница 34: ...sem bling blade to unit ALWAYSusecorrectassemblyhardwarewhen installing blade and debris shield ALWAYS use correct blade arbor size ALWAYS install blade with teeth pointed in direction ofrotation ALWA...

Страница 35: ...e and result in blade failureandinjury To free a blade that is bound in the cut stop the en gine and support the trimmer brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry poin...

Страница 36: ...and protective clothing Use full face shield when edging in rocky or debris filled soil OPERATION SHARPENING 8 TOOTH WEED GRASS BLADE 30 ANGLE LEAVE 2MM RADIUS UNFILED SHARP CORNER GULLET MAY CRACK Pl...

Страница 37: ...lopingsurfaces ALWAYS use extreme care when walking on wet surfaces Wet surfaces reduce traction and in crease the risk of slips and falls ALWAYS be aware of ground and walkway condi tions in the work...

Страница 38: ...es can dislodge pieces of sidewalk curb paved surfaces or other hard materials and cause serious injuryfromflyingdebris NEVER set depth of blade cut deeper than 1 2 below guide surface Cutting too dee...

Страница 39: ...case gets hot during use ALWAYS wear gloves when handling a unit that has been in use PAS HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if eng...

Страница 40: ...ect spark plug lead before removing a blade obstruction NEVER use dull loose or damaged blades Keep blades properly adjusted and lubricated at all times NEVER adjust blades when engine is running Shut...

Страница 41: ...ide bar nose and objects such as tree limbs and branches can cause Kickback Kickback is a sudden forceful reaction that throws the guide bar and saw chain up and away from the point of contact and in...

Страница 42: ...p engine immediately and check chain and guide bar for damage if the cutting attachment strikes an obstacle during cutting NEVER use a saw chain with missing or damaged teeth Excessive vibration and e...

Страница 43: ...es with engine running Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead Wear work gloves when replacing or handling tines PAS POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments...

Страница 44: ...ebris PAS TILLER CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments canresultinseriousinjury enginefailure and voiding of warranty Use only Echo attachments approved for u...

Страница 45: ...ed unit can result in serious injuries to operator and others Main tain unit as instructed in Operator s Manual Keep blades sharp and properly adjusted and replace broken parts immediately Moving part...

Страница 46: ...s the chances of jams and binding reduces cutting efficiency and increases operator fatigue ALWAYS keep hedge clipper blades properly adjusted Improperly adjusted blades may result in poor cutting per...

Страница 47: ...llow the instruc tions in your manual carefully and make sure you ob servetheseimportantsafetyprecautions NEVER store a unit with fuel mix in the fuel tank Leakage can result in fire ALWAYS keep muffl...

Страница 48: ...nce to the cutting action Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact with blades Used when carrying transporting or storingunit BladeThrust A forceful push create...

Страница 49: ...ve device worn over mouth and nose Protects against breathing sawdust or other small particles Face Shield Protective device worn over safety glasses or safety goggles to provide face protection from...

Страница 50: ...r around muffler Helps prevent accidentalcontactwithmufflerwhenunitishot PAS Power Attachment Series System consisting of an engine power source drive shaft and a variety of optional work at tachments...

Страница 51: ...torMuffler Mufflerwithsparkarrestorscreenthatpreventshot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Spark Plug Provides spark to ignite fuel air mixture in engine SRM ShoulderRotaryMower als...

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Страница 56: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 OAKWOOD ROAD LAKE ZURICH IL 60047 PHONE 847 540 8400 www echo usa com Printed in USA...

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