Echo SB, Safety Manual

Page 1: ...it Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi attachment unit you must also read understand and follow the instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator s Manual DANGER To locate your nearest Echo dealer...

Page 2: ...o be alert at all times and be physically capable of handling and controlling a grass trimmer trimmer brushcutter PAS attachment or Power Edger in a variety of applica tions If you are unable to handl...

Page 3: ...Symbol The Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards To avoid serious or fatal injuries obey all safety messages that follow this sym bol Safety Alert Symbol DANGE...

Page 4: ...can result in serious cuts and ampu tation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert Do not operate indoors Breathing carbon monoxide can cause serious or fatal injuries Explosion Hazard Alert Gasoline vapor can e...

Page 5: ...Electrical Lines Do not operate closer than 15 m 50 ft to electrical lines Flame Prohibition Do not allow flames or sparks near fuel or fuel vapors No Smoking Prohibition Do not smoke near fuel Do No...

Page 6: ...Use nylon line headonly Edger Debris Alert Edger debris can affect stable footing Use extreme care when walking in edging area Edger Blade Alert Edger Blade is partially exposed during operation Keep...

Page 7: ...driveways paved areas and other hard surfaces When used properly these tools save time reduce effort and make difficult landscaping tasks easy If handled carelessly or used improperly they can cause...

Page 8: ...attempt to use the unit PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING Operating a trimmer brushcutter or other powered cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp blades powerfulcuttingaction spinningn...

Page 9: ...e unit ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield and wear head protection when cutting overhead using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge Clipper Attachments PROTECTIVE CLOTH...

Page 10: ...General Clothing Safety Never wear ties loose clothing or clothing with strings frills or dangling straps Keep clothing buttoned or zipped and keep shirt tails tucked in Never wear dangling or hanging...

Page 11: ...id using your wrist in a bent or twisted position Try to maintain a straight wrist position Avoid using your thumb and index finger to grip things useyourwholehand Take regular rest breaks Exercise an...

Page 12: ...or call Echo Consumer Product Support at 1 800 673 1558 For the Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 3246 or visit our website at www echo usa com DANGER Metal grass weed brush and...

Page 13: ...or Echo Consumer Support for assistance if parts do not fit properly NEVER modify parts or use parts from other pieces of equipment to assemble your unit Use only parts that are designed to fit your m...

Page 14: ...ure the plastic debris shield trimmer head and handle are properly attached andaresecurelyfastened If your GT curved shaft trimmer has been pre as sembled you must make sure the plastic debris shield...

Page 15: ...with Echo PAS series attachments and must not be used with any other type or brand of attachment Select the desired PAS attach ment and assemble the attachment to the powerhead driveshaft using the co...

Page 16: ...safety and operating rules which must be obeyed for safe operation You must read and understand the safety and operating instructions for each attachment before using the unit You must also review the...

Page 17: ...tal blade contact U handle Blade Kit Circular Blade Cover SRM PAS SB BLADE SET UP GUIDE TO USE THESE BLADES Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Plastic Cutters Rigid Plastic Tri Cut Grass Weed Blade Metal Tri Cu...

Page 18: ...s installed or replaced ALWAYS remember to remove locking bar T wrench and any other tools used to assemble unit or tightenhardware ALWAYS store assembly tools safely away from the work area DANGER Im...

Page 19: ...s been used and is properly tightened Make sure throttle lock out lever resets when re leased Make sure throttle trigger does not operate unless throttle lockout lever is depressed Make sure throttle...

Page 20: ...risk of explosion or fire ALWAYS use an approved no spill type fuel containerwithtight fittingcaps ALWAYSfollowpostedsafetyinstructionsforfilling fuelcontainersatfillingstations ALWAYS place container...

Page 21: ...efueling location before starting engine STOP USING UNIT IMMEDIATELY and shut engine ignition off if you smell the strong odor of gasoline Set unit down in a safe location and allow to cool before che...

Page 22: ...nOperator s Manuals ALWAYS make sure fuel container caps are tightly secured before shaking container to mix fuel and oil ALWAYS store fuel containers in a safe location with caps and vents sealed tig...

Page 23: ...nstructions andobeythesafetyrulesprovided Thecuttinghead workattachmentonunitsthatrequire startingatwide open full throttle throttletriggerfully depressed will start moving immediately when the engine...

Page 24: ...r unit sOperator sManualbeforeusingunit NEVER start or run your unit indoors or anywhere else where there is poor air circulation Indoor operation produces dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide a colorl...

Page 25: ...y an authorized service center before placing back in use STOPPING The STOP switch stops the unit by grounding the ignition and preventing the spark plug from discharging a spark If the STOP switch ma...

Page 26: ...ciousness serious injury or death Start and operateoutdoorsonly OPERATION Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire Spark Hazard All Echo equipment features spark arresting mufflers as standard equipment Spark arres...

Page 27: ...others to enter the safety zone unless you have shut the unit off and thecutting workattachmenthascompletelystoppedmoving ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect eyes face hea...

Page 28: ...nceinthemufflerarea NEVER allow flammable debris such as dried leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area Heat from operation can ignite these materials and cause fire ALWAYS keep fingers hands...

Page 29: ...tall line head locking bar has been removed Make sure cut off knife is properly assembled to the debris shield and nylon line head is secured Make sure debris shield is aligned with drive shaft and is...

Page 30: ...head rotation Tilt the cutting head down on the left side air filter side while cutting to direct cutting debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding c...

Page 31: ...terwithmetalblade Read understand andobeywarningsandinstruc tions on blade and blade packaging Wearsturdyworkgloveswhenhandling installing or removing metal blades Keep blades in protective packaging...

Page 32: ...azard or mark location of hazard topreventstrikingitwhileusingbrushcutter ALWAYS use extreme care when cutting near groundhazardsandotherobstacles ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for blade dama...

Page 33: ...the amount of resistance the greater the reactive force Push and Pull Forces Push and pull forces are reactive forces that push the unit directly toward the operator or that pull the unit directly awa...

Page 34: ...sem bling blade to unit ALWAYSusecorrectassemblyhardwarewhen installing blade and debris shield ALWAYS use correct blade arbor size ALWAYS install blade with teeth pointed in direction ofrotation ALWA...

Page 35: ...e and result in blade failureandinjury To free a blade that is bound in the cut stop the en gine and support the trimmer brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry poin...

Page 36: ...and protective clothing Use full face shield when edging in rocky or debris filled soil OPERATION SHARPENING 8 TOOTH WEED GRASS BLADE 30 ANGLE LEAVE 2MM RADIUS UNFILED SHARP CORNER GULLET MAY CRACK Pl...

Page 37: ...lopingsurfaces ALWAYS use extreme care when walking on wet surfaces Wet surfaces reduce traction and in crease the risk of slips and falls ALWAYS be aware of ground and walkway condi tions in the work...

Page 38: ...es can dislodge pieces of sidewalk curb paved surfaces or other hard materials and cause serious injuryfromflyingdebris NEVER set depth of blade cut deeper than 1 2 below guide surface Cutting too dee...

Page 39: ...case gets hot during use ALWAYS wear gloves when handling a unit that has been in use PAS HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries even if eng...

Page 40: ...ect spark plug lead before removing a blade obstruction NEVER use dull loose or damaged blades Keep blades properly adjusted and lubricated at all times NEVER adjust blades when engine is running Shut...

Page 41: ...ide bar nose and objects such as tree limbs and branches can cause Kickback Kickback is a sudden forceful reaction that throws the guide bar and saw chain up and away from the point of contact and in...

Page 42: ...p engine immediately and check chain and guide bar for damage if the cutting attachment strikes an obstacle during cutting NEVER use a saw chain with missing or damaged teeth Excessive vibration and e...

Page 43: ...es with engine running Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead Wear work gloves when replacing or handling tines PAS POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments...

Page 44: ...ebris PAS TILLER CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments canresultinseriousinjury enginefailure and voiding of warranty Use only Echo attachments approved for u...

Page 45: ...ed unit can result in serious injuries to operator and others Main tain unit as instructed in Operator s Manual Keep blades sharp and properly adjusted and replace broken parts immediately Moving part...

Page 46: ...s the chances of jams and binding reduces cutting efficiency and increases operator fatigue ALWAYS keep hedge clipper blades properly adjusted Improperly adjusted blades may result in poor cutting per...

Page 47: ...llow the instruc tions in your manual carefully and make sure you ob servetheseimportantsafetyprecautions NEVER store a unit with fuel mix in the fuel tank Leakage can result in fire ALWAYS keep muffl...

Page 48: ...nce to the cutting action Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact with blades Used when carrying transporting or storingunit BladeThrust A forceful push create...

Page 49: ...ve device worn over mouth and nose Protects against breathing sawdust or other small particles Face Shield Protective device worn over safety glasses or safety goggles to provide face protection from...

Page 50: ...r around muffler Helps prevent accidentalcontactwithmufflerwhenunitishot PAS Power Attachment Series System consisting of an engine power source drive shaft and a variety of optional work at tachments...

Page 51: ...torMuffler Mufflerwithsparkarrestorscreenthatpreventshot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Spark Plug Provides spark to ignite fuel air mixture in engine SRM ShoulderRotaryMower als...

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