Echo 74554 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 5)

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Read this Owner / Operator’s manual. Be completely 1.
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
equipment.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine,
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wait for all parts to stop moving. Be aware that rotating
parts slow down gradually after power is stopped.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
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or illegible safety decals.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
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decals on this equipment and on any of it’s attachments
or accessories.
do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with the
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use of the unit to use this machine.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
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larly small children. Keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the area of operation.
do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. do not
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operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows,
or air conditioners.
If needed, always use an approved fuel container.
8.
Keep open flames, sparks, smoking materials, and
other sources of combustion away from fuel.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the influ-
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ence 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.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10.
Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this 11.
machine.
Never use without proper guards in place.
12.
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing. Never operate this 13.
machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could
wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasten-
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ers are properly secured before starting the machine.
Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners for
proper tightness to ensure everything is in proper work-
ing condition once every 10 hours of operation.
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safeTY
The Owner/Operator's 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 safeTY alerT sYmbol 1.2 before oPeraTing
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, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
CauTion
danger