Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 7)

Debris Loader Owner’s Manual 3
SAFETY
1.5 BATTERY SAFETY
Improper use and care of the battery on electric start mod-
els can result in serious personal injury or property dam-
age. Always observe the following safety precautions.
1. Poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Keep out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately
with lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15
minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
2. The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charg-
ing battery. Always wear safety goggles when working
near battery.
3. The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid
contact with battery contents.
4. Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water
solution.
5. Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out battery.
Check with local authorities for proper disposal meth-
ods.
6. Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire
can result.
7. Before working with electrical wires or components,
disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first. Dis-
connect positive cable second. Reverse this order
when reconnecting battery cables.
DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.
1. Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/
states. It is recommended that you contact your local
motor vehicle department for any special rules that
pertain to towing and to know the rules of any coun-
try/region/state you may travel through.
2. Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer
hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is
not equipped with the proper size hitch ball.
3. Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
tight and secure.
4. Place the jack stand on the trailer in the UP position
to clear the ground while towing. Place the jack stand
on a level surface and secure it in the DOWN position
before using the debris loader.
5. Never allow passengers to ride on the debris loader.
1.7 TOWING SAFETY
1. Shut off fuel supply when the unit is not in use.
2. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
accessory, shut off power source, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
3. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-
fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
safety decals from your debris loader dealer.
4. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
5. Store the machine out of reach of children and where
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
6. Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
7. Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
storage periods of three months or more.
8. Avoid storing the debris loader hose in direct sunlight
or heat.
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY