Echo ES-250 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY ES-250
SAFETY
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational
messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key
words and what they mean to you.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition
which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition
which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition
which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.
Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result
in serious or fatal injury.
International Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Read and
understand
owners
manual.
Fuel and oil
mixture
Carburetor
Adjustment -
Low speed
mixture
Carburetor
Adjustment -
High speed
mixture
Wear eye, ear
and head
protection
Finger severing Safety/Alert
Carburetor
Adjustment -
Idle speed
Emergency
Stop
Hot Surface Idle Speed Fast speed
Wear hand
protection.
Use two
handed
DO NOT smoke
near fuel
Ignition
ON / OFF
Primer Bulb
Choke Control
“Cold Start”
Position
(Choke
Closed)
Choke Control
“Run” Position
(Choke Open)
DO NOT allow
flames or
sparks near fuel
Wear slip
resistant
footwear