Echo 71854 - Manual (Page 5)

PTO CHIPPERS 3
cauTion
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
danger
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual. 1.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and
3.
legible. replace missing or il-
legible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses
4.
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
5.
machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could
wrap around or get caught in the machine.
do not operate this machine if you are under the
6.
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. you must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
do not operate this equipment in
7.
the vicinity of bystanders. Keep
the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children.
it is recommended that bystanders
keep at least 50 feet (15 meters)
away from the area of operation.
do not allow children to operate this equipment.
8.
use only in daylight or good artificial light. 9.
do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. engine 10.
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poi-
son that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
do not operate machine without
11.
shields in place. failure to do so may
cause serious injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and
12.
shields in good working condition.
saFeTY
Section
1.2 beFore oPeraTing 1.1 saFeTY sYmbol
The Owner/Operator's manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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