Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 9)

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• Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals.
• Stay alert and pay attention when PTO chipper is operating.
• Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO driveline.
• Connect 3 pt. hitch pins and snap pins, connect PTO driveline, and have leg
stands solidly on the ground when in use to proper spacing.
• Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely to the tractor.
• Keep guards and shields in place at all times while operating. Disengage
tractor PTO and shut off engine before removing guards or shields.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO drive parts.
Additional Safety Rules for PTO Models
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust the PTO shaft when it is running.
• Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, shirts, or pants when working around the PTO. Tie
long hair back or put under a cap.
Safety Instructions-Cont.