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INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
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AFETY
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NSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL
CONDITION
AND
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
DANGER
Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly or safety precautions are not
followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-
ments whenever you operate the edger.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the edger handles. Gloves also reduce the
transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing:
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles:
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue
which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for
early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures
are cooler.
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description/
application
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shape
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description/
application
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shape
Hot
Surface
Carburetor
adjustment
- Idle speed
Carburetor
adjustment
- High speed
mixture
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description/
application
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shape
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description/
application
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shape
Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Emergency stop
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Carburetor
adjustment
- Low speed
mixture
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is
not insulated
against electrical
current.
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
Engine choke
control.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Primer bulb
Keep bystanders away
15 m (50 ft.)
Keep feet away
from blade
Thrown
objects
Direction of
blade
