Echo 74624 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 7)

Page 1 6” Chipper Pro Operator’s Manual
1.1 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
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
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Section
1 Safety
8. Use only in daylight or good artifi-
cial light.
9. Never use without proper guards
in place.
10. Wear safety glasses at all times
while operating this machine. One
pair of safety glasses is provided.
11. Wear hearing protection at all times
while operating this machine.
1.2 BEFORE OPERAT-
ING
1. Read this Owner / Operator’s
manual carefully before operating
this equipment. Be completely
familiar with the controls and the
proper use of this equipment.
2. To prevent personal injury or death:
Stop chipper and engine.
Make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop,
and disconnect quick couplers
from loader before servicing, adjust-
ing or repairing.
3. Keep safety decals clean and leg-
ible. Replace missing or illegible
safety decals.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this
equipment and on any of its attach-
ments or accessories.
5. Do not allow children or any per-
son unfamiliar with the use of the
unit to use this machine.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small chil-
dren. Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the
area of operation.
7. Do not operate this machine if you
are under the influence of alcohol,
medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance, and
judgement. Do not operate if tired
or ill. You must be in good health
to operate this machine safely.