Echo 7812086 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 5)

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1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
Read and understand this Owner/Operators 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 vi-
sion, 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 rec-
ommended that bystanders keep at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the area of operation.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine ex-
haust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not operate this equip-
ment in or near buildings, windows or air conditioners.
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The Owner/Operators 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.
1.1 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION
WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATES
OPERATING OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
Under California Law and under 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.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power
equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline
(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 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.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
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