Echo 74500 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 5)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper Owner's Manual 3
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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 cloth-
ing. Never operate this machine wearing 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 chil-
dren. 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.
use only in daylight or good artificial light.
do not run this equipment in an enclosed area.
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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.
Warning To oWners regarding
engine sPark arresTers
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.
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safety
1.1 safeTY alerT sYmbol
1.2 emission informaTion
1.3 before oPeraTing
danger
I ndicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This sig-
nal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. it
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
cauTion
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.