Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 5)

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Section
SAFETY
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
dANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYmboL
1
The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
1.3 bEFoRE oPERATING
Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be 1.
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment. Restrict the use of this power
machine to persons who read, understand, and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the machine.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
3.
or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing
4.
protection at all times when operating this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
5.
machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the
6.
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.
1.2 EmISSIoN INFoRmATIoN
under California
law and the laws of
several other states,
you are not permitted
to operate an internal
combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels on any
forest covered, brush
covered or grass covered
land or on land covered with grain, hay or other flammable
agricultural crops, without an engine spark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor
power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark
arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The
spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that flames or heat from the
system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law
and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your
local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.
The standard muffler installed on the engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester. One must be added before using
this machine 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.