Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 6)

Debris Loader Owner’s Manual 2
SAFETY
1. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and
discharge openings.
2. Keep hands and feet out of feed and
discharge openings while machine is
operating to avoid serious personal
injury. Stop and allow machine to
come to a complete stop before clear-
ing obstructions.
3. Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
4. Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
5. Check inlet to verify it is empty before starting the
machine.
6. The rotor will continue to rotate when belt is disen-
gaged.
7. When vacuuming material into machine, do not allow
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
8. Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
or pedestrians.
9. Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
of operation.
10. Shut off machine immediately if it vacuums up any
foreign object or the machine starts making an un-
usual noise or vibrating. Allow the machine to stop
completely. After machine stops:
A. Remove spark plug wire.
B. Inspect for damage.
C. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
D. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
1. Read and understand this Owner/Operators manual.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted cloth-
ing. Never operate this machine while wearing clothing
with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught
in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in
the vicinity of bystanders. Keep
the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small
children. It is recommended that
bystanders keep at least 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the area
of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poi-
son that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
11. Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
12. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
13. Do not operate machine without shields in place. Fail-
ure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
14. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields
in good working condition.
15. Before inspecting or servicing any part
of this machine, shut off power source,
disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
16. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners are secured, tightened and in proper
working condition before starting the machine and once
every 8 hours of operation.
17. Do not transport or move machine
while the machine is operating or
running.
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY