6
SAFE
OPERATION
WARNING
DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can
cause serious injury or death.
TO AVOID INJURY :
• Read and understand the OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
• Know location and functions of all controls.
• Keep all Safety devices and shields in place.
• Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate the unit
• Shut off engine before unclogging tines or making repairs.
• Keep bystanders and animals a minimum of 15m (50 ft.) away while
operating unit.
• Keep away from rotating parts.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection while operating machine.
• Do not hold or carry unit in a manner that will permit tines to contact
body parts or clothing.
• Refer to Operator’s Manual for correct carrying instructions.
• BEFORE OPERATION, refer to your Operator’s Manual for proper
operating techniques.
• If you require a replacement manual, contact ECHO, Inc. , 400
Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
• Always empty the fuel tank before carrying unit in a car or truck. To
avoid damage to engine parts always lay unit on its muffler side.
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY : 3EHXS.0214ED DISPLACEMENT : 21.2cc
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 HOURS
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER
TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICA-
TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
E
MISSION
C
ONTROL
EPA Phase 2
The emission control system for these engines are EM (Engine Modification).
Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by FAMILY).
PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the
engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are
followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
• Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating
tines cause injury.
• ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE IF A TINE
JAM OCCURS.
• Never attempt removing the object causing
the jam if the engine is running.
• Physical injury can occur if a tine jam is
removed and the tine suddenly starts.
