Echo 76824 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY
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.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove gas
cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel to a cool
engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. keep open flames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources of combustion away
from fuel.
Do not operate machine without shields in place. Failure to
do so may cause serious injury or death.
keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in
good working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of
this machine, shut off the machine, discon-
nect the battery, remove the ignition key
and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners are secured, tightened
and in proper working condition before
starting the machine and once every 8
hours of operation.
Do not transport or move machine while the machine is
operating or running.
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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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