Echo GT-225i - Manual (Page 11)

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front
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handle
NOTE
Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location.
NOTE
Front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all
that is required.
1. Position front handle (A) in comfortable operating position and
tighten wing nut (B). The cutting attachment should be 5-7.5 cm
(2-3 in.) above the ground and as level as possible.
A
B
fuel
NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor perfor-
mance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage
section of this
manual.
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WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
WARNING
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious-
ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed
away from your face and body.
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with
a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.