Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 32)

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Foot Protection Heavy-duty footwear that protects the feet from injury.
Front Handle Provides secure support of unit for proper balance and
control. Helps reduce operator fatigue.
Fuel Filter Filter element located on end of fuel line. Filters fuel mix
before it enters carburetor.
Fuel Tank Contains fuel mix used for engine operation.
Gear Case Provides reciprocating motion to hedge clipper blades.
GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter - An electrical circuit breaker
that provides protection from shocks.
Hand Guard Protective device that prevents hands from contacting
blades.
Head Protection Helmet-like device that protects the head from falling materi-
als.
Hearing Protection Devices Protective devices such as ear plugs or ear muffs that protect
hearing by reducing exposure to harmful noises.
Idle Speed The normal running speed of the engine when the throttle
trigger is not depressed.
Jamming Stopping of blades caused by a restriction. May result from
an obstruction, cutting branches that are too thick, or feeding
blades into material too quickly.
Lockout Switch Prevents operation unless handle is properly held by opera-
tor. Helps keep hands away from blades.
Maximum Diameter Cut The largest diameter material that can be cut by the hedge
clipper blades.
Muffler Housing Provides protective barrier around muffler. Helps prevent
accidental contact with muffler when unit is hot.
Power Head Engine assembly - includes engine, clutch, fuel system,
ignition system, air filter, and recoil starter.
Protective Clothing Clothing that provides protection from work place hazards
that can cause cuts, scratches, or contact injuries.
Purge Bulb Draws fuel mix from gas tank to carburetor. Helps engine to
start by purging air from fuel line.
Rear Handle Houses Stop Switch, Throttle Trigger, and Throttle Trigger
lockout lever. Gripped by operator to help support unit,
control engine speed, and shut unit off.
Recoil Starter Starts engine by turning crankshaft and moving piston up and
down.
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