Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 20)

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ALWAYS use a suitable tool such as a pruner or
chain saw to cut branches larger than the hedge
clipper's capacity.
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NEVER attempt to cut more than 6 inches of length
from a hedge or shrub in one cutting pass. Use
multiple passes for cleaner, safer cuts, and better
control over blade position.
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NEVER cut in the dark or when visibility of the cutting
area is poor. You must be able to see the blades
and cutting area at all times
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ALWAYS be alert for changes in hedge clipper
operation that could signal a problem - sudden
vibration, unusual noise, strong smell of fuel, or poor
cutting performance all require your immediate
attention. STOP THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY IF ANY
OF THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR, and correct the
problems before continuing.
DANGER
FUEL LEAKS POSE A RISK OF FIRE AND SERI-
OUS INJURY. The strong smell of fuel may be an indi-
cation of a loose fuel tank cap, a fuel system leak, or a
fuel spill. STOP THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY, AND
CHECK THE FUEL TANK CAP, FUEL TANK, FUEL
LINES, AND CARBURETOR AREA FOR LEAKS.
IF THE UNIT IS HOT, PLACE THE UNIT ON THE
GROUND IN A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM SPARKS,
OPEN FLAME, AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNI-
TION, AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN
BEFORE HANDLING OR DRAINING FUEL.
IF FUEL HAS LEAKED ONTO CLOTHING, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME,
SMOKING MATERIALS, STATIC ELECTRICITY,
AND ALL OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR-
ING FUEL-SOAKED CLOTHING CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FROM BURNS.
POUR WATER ON CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY, AND
CHANGE INTO DRY CLOTHING AS SOON AS POS-
SIBLE.
OPERATION