Echo 73125 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Instructions-Cont.
• Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol,
medications, or substances that can affect your vision, balance, and
judgement. Do not operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
• Shut off the engine and ensure all moving parts are stopped before
inspecting or servicing any part of the machine.
• Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before using this machine.
Remove all foreign objects (stones and wire) before operating.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Never use without proper guards in place.
• Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this machine. One
pair of safety glasses is provided.
• Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing. Never operate this machine
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught
in the machine.
• Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly
secured before starting the machine. Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners for proper tightness to ensure everything is in proper
working condition once every 10 hours of operation.
• Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and in good working
condition.
• Do not transport or move machine while the machine is running.
The standard muffler installed on the 25 HP engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester. One must be added before use if this machine is intended to be used in
an area where a spark arrester is required by law. Contact the local authorities
if these laws apply to you. See your authorized engine dealer for spark arrester
options.
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