Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 6)

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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner /
Operator’s Manual and on your machine to alert you to
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
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.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read this Owner / Operator’s manual. Be completely
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equip-
ment.
2. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine,
wait for all parts to stop moving and remove the spark
plug wire. Be aware that rotating parts slow down gradu-
ally after power is stopped.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of it’s attachments
or accessories.
5. Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with the
use of the unit to use this machine.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children. Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the area of operation.
7. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Do not
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Safety
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