Echo 76824 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 5)

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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 regarding sParK arresTer
Under California Law and
under the laws of several
other states, you are not
permitted to operate an in-
ternal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on
any forest covered, brush
covered or grass covered
land or on land covered
with grain, hay or other
flammable agricultural crops, without an engine spark arrester
in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power
equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline
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avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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(a hydrocarbon fuel). Therefore, your power equipment must
be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective
working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the en-
gine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from
the system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with
this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law and may
also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws,
ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest
service for specific information about which regulations apply in
your area.
The standard muffler installed on the engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester. one must be added before using this
machine in an area where a spark arrester is required by
law. Contact the local authorities if these laws apply to you.
See your authorized engine dealer for spark arrester options.
Read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of
this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or
accessories.
keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing or
illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing protection
at all times when operating this
machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing.
Never operate this machine wear-
ing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught in
the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the 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 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.
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