Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 31)

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Key Hedge Clipper Terms
TERM DEFINITION
Air Filter Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt and
dust out of the engine to help extend engine life.
ANSI Z87.1 American National Standards Institute safety standard for
safety glasses. Safety glasses and goggles that meet the
requirements of this standard are marked with this number.
Anti-vibration System A design that minimizes the vibration created during opera-
tion. Reduced vibration helps reduce operator fatigue and
risk of injury.
Blade Cover Protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact
with blades. Used when carrying, transporting, or storing
hedge clippers.
Blade Guard Device used to prevent entry of improper or oversize material
into blade teeth.
Blade Pitch The distance between blade teeth.
Blades Toothed cutting devices that are used to cut shrubs, bushes,
and other vegetation.
Carburetor Mixes fuel and air together so combustion can take place in
engine.
Catalytic Muffler Reduces noise and emissions.
Choke Control Lever Controls choke open/closed settings. Used for starting/
running engine. Also used for emergency stops.
Clutch Device that transmits rotary motion of crankshaft to the gear
case assembly.
Clutch Engagement Speed The engine speed or R.P.M. at which the clutch engages and
transmits power to the gear case.
Double Reciprocating Blade A hedge clipper with two blades that move over one another
in a back and forth motion.
Double-sided blade Hedge clipper blade that has cutting teeth on both sides of
blade assembly. Allows cutting action in two directions.
Emergency Stop Procedure Procedure used to stall engine if Stop switch malfunctions
and unit does not stop when switch is moved to stop position.
Move choke lever to Cold Start (Choke) position to stall
engine.
Face Mask Protective device worn over mouth and nose. Protects
against breathing sawdust or other small particles.
Face Shield Protective device worn over safety glasses or safety goggles
to provide face protection from flying debris.
DEFINITIONS