Echo 73050 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Instructions
4. Always use an approved fuel container. Do
not remove the gas cap or add fuel when
engine is running. Add fuel to a cool engine
only.
5. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open
flames, sparks, smoking materials, and other
sources of combustion away from fuel.
6. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the
machine, shut off the engine, disconnect the
spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
7. Inspect area to be trimmed. Remove all
foreign objects (stones, wire, bottles, and
cans) before operating.
Operation
1. Never leave machine unattended when it is
running.
2. Do not tamper with the engine governor
settings on the machine; the governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
and protects the engine and all moving parts
from damage caused by dangerously high
speeds.
3. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
object immediately shut off the engine and
allow the machine to stop before removing
object.
4. If the machine should start vibrating abnor-
mally, stop the engine and correct the prob-
lem before restarting.
5. Carbon monoxide can be extremely danger-
ous in an enclosed area. The exhaust from
the engine contains carbon monoxide, which
is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas.
6. Do not transport or move machine when it is
running.
1. Become familiar with the owners manual
and engine manual before attempting to
operate this equipment.
2. Carefully read all safety and operation
decals before operating.
3. Do not allow children or unqualified individuals
to operate this equipment.
4. Do not allow hands, or any part of body or
clothing, near any moving part.
5. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity
of bystanders. Keep bystanders and pets at
least 50 feet away from the area of opera-
tion.
6. Do not operate barefoot. Wear proper
clothing to protect feet, legs and other
exposed body parts.
7. Wear safety glasses at all times while
operating the machine. One pair of safety
glasses is provided.
8. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or medications. Do not
use machine if tired or ill.
General Operation Safety
1. Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and ear
and eye protection when operating this
equipment.
2. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and
in good working condition.
3. Before starting the machine, visually check
that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasten-
ers are properly secured. Once every ten
hours of operation, all screws, nuts, bolts
and other fasteners should be checked and
tightened if necessary.