Echo CH8720iH Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 5)

1 8 INCH TURNTABLE CHIPPER
ENGLISH
Section
Under California Law
and the laws of several
other states, you are not
permitted to operate an
internal 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.
SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
CAUTION
1
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
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.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor
power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). 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 engine 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.
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and
on any of its attachments or
accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and
legible. Replace missing or
illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses
and use hearing protection at all times when operating
this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught
in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or