Echo SRM-400U - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do Not operate the unit when you are
fatigued.
2. Do Not operate if other people or animals
are in the work area.
3. Do Not operate the unit without the shield
correctly in position.
4. Do Not operate in a confined area. Carbon
monoxide exhaust gas is highly poisonous.
5. Do Not operate the unit while you are
smoking.
6. Always wear eye protection goggles when
operating the unit.
7. Always hold the unit firmly with both hands
and with fingers and thumbs encircling the
handles.
8. Always obey local ordinances regulating the
use of internal combustion engines in your
area.
9. Always use the cutting attachments as
approved and supplied by ECHO POWER
EQUIPMENT (CANADA) for your unit.
10. Always remain alert when operating the unit
to avoid possible injury to yourself and other
people.
11. Always wear the shoulder harness when
operating the unit.
12. Do not operate the unit while under the
influences of drugs or alcohol.
WARNING DANGER
1. Do Not smoke while handling gasoline.
2. Do Not refuel a hot engine. Wait unit it cools.
3. Do Not overfill the tank. Spilled fuel must be
wiped up.
4. Always stop the engine when refueling.
5. Always remove the fuel cap slowly in order to
relieve any pressure build up in the tank.
6. Always restart the engine at least 3 m away
from the refueling point.
7. Always store gasoline in an approved
container.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ATTENTION
For your protection when operating this unit,
comply with all Safety Rules as listed in the
Operator’s Manual. (Replacement manuals are
available from your ECHO dealer.)
1. Do not operate unless the debris shield and
safety harness are in good condition and
properly installed.
2. Do not operate if other persons or animals
are in the work area.
3. Do not operate without eye protection
goggles available from your ECHO dealer.
WARNING DANGER
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM THE
IMPROPER USE OF STEEL BLADES.
COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND
SUPPLIED WITH THE BLADES.
1. THE ECHO SAW TOOTH BLADE IS
DESIGNED TO CUT BRUSH AND SMALL
TREES.
2. THE ECHO 8 TOOTH ROTARY KNIFE
BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT HEAVY
WEEDS AND GRASS. TO AVOID INJURY
DUE TO KICK BACK OR BLADE
FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THIS BLADE TO
CUT BRUSH OR TREES.
3. ECHO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES
WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND
APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH
THIS UNIT.