Echo X7522340000, Safety Manual

Page 1: ...Trimmer Brushcutter PAS Pro At tachment Series Powerhead SB Split Boom Trim mer Brushcutter or PE Power Edger If you operate a model SB Split Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi attachment unit yo...

Page 2: ...olling a grass trimmer trimmer brushcutter PAS attachment or Power Edger in a variety of applications If you are unable to handle the equipment safely or if you feel that the task you wish to perform...

Page 3: ...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 symbol Safety Alert Symbol DANGER Signal Word...

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

Page 5: ...r 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 N...

Page 6: ...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 clear of blade Prohibited Clot...

Page 7: ...read and understand the manuals before fueling or operating the tool Clear the work area of bystanders and pets Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards Make sure you have safe unobstructe...

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 powerful cutting action spinni...

Page 9: ...tion all in one 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 PR...

Page 10: ...t Protection Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide pr...

Page 11: ...a doctor Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI Overuse of the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and pain in these areas Repetitive hand...

Page 12: ...problem installing parts contact your Dealer for assistance or call Consumer Product Support DANGER Metal grass weed brush and clearing blade edges are extremely sharp Accidental hand or body contact...

Page 13: ...g a part to fit may weaken it and cause premature failure Parts from other models may not work properly and can create unsafe operating conditions Wiring Position wiring safely to prevent snagging sep...

Page 14: ...sure the plastic debris shield trimmer head and handle are properly attached and are securely fastened If your GT curved shaft trimmer has been pre assembled you must make sure the plastic debris shi...

Page 15: ...r use only with PAS series attachments and must not be used with any other type or brand of attachment Select the desired PAS attachment and assemble the attachment to the powerhead driveshaft using t...

Page 16: ...n of your PAS SB unit may change depending on the type of PAS attachment being used Use the barrier bar provided with the PAS power head when instructed in the PAS Attachment Operator s Manual Remove...

Page 17: ...it for specific information Circular Blade Cover SRM PAS SB SET UP GUIDE To Use These Blades Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Plastic Cutters Rigid Plastic Tri Cut Grass Weed Blade Metal Tri Cut 8 Tooth Grass...

Page 18: ...or replaced ALWAYS remember to remove locking bar T wrench and any other tools used to assemble unit or tighten hardware ALWAYS store assembly tools safely away from the work area DANGER Improper use...

Page 19: ...red hardware has been used and is properly tightened Make sure throttle lock out lever resets when released Make sure throttle trigger does not operate unless throttle lockout lever is depressed Make...

Page 20: ...plosion or fire ALWAYS use an approved no spill type fuel container with tight fitting caps ALWAYS follow posted safety instructions for filling fuel containers at filling stations ALWAYS place contai...

Page 21: ...from refueling 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 bef...

Page 22: ...tions in Operator 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 se...

Page 23: ...t greater than 10 such as E20 E85 in a two stroke engine Fuel containers filled with 2 stroke engine fuel oil mix should be identified as containing fuel oil mix and should be stored separately to pre...

Page 24: ...re the cutting head PAS attachment does not move at idle If the cutting head work attachment moves at idle re adjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions and idle speed specifica...

Page 25: ...nd with cutting head work attachment off the ground and clear of debris and all obstructions NEVER drop start the unit or attempt to start the unit while it is resting on blade tips ALWAYS grip the un...

Page 26: ...to stop After the engine has returned to idle and cutting attachment has stopped place the unit on a safe flat surface clear of obstructions Keep one hand on the throttle control handle assembly to m...

Page 27: ...andard equipment Spark arrestors prevent hot glowing particles of carbon from being discharged from the muffler Operation with a damaged loose or missing spark arrestor can result in fire Hot Exhaust...

Page 28: ...ar sturdy shoes or work boots with non slip soles ALWAYS safety check equipment carefully before use NEVER operate with missing broken or loose parts NEVER operate a unit with a fuel leak of any kind...

Page 29: ...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 and all other body parts away f...

Page 30: ...ld and nylon line head is secured Make sure debris shield is aligned with drive shaft and is properly secured to the gear case housing Keep debris flow directed away from operator to minimize risk of...

Page 31: ...g debris away from operator Feed the line gradually into the material you wish to cut avoiding contact with fences or other barriers Model SRM PAS SB Straight shaft counter clockwise line head rotatio...

Page 32: ...r with metal blade Read understand and obey warnings and instructions on blade and blade packaging Wear sturdy work gloves when handling installing or removing metal blades Keep blades in protective p...

Page 33: ...ard or mark location of hazard to prevent striking it while using brushcutter ALWAYS use extreme care when cutting near ground hazards and other obstacles ALWAYS stop unit immediately and check for bl...

Page 34: ...or 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...

Page 35: ...ing blade to unit ALWAYS use correct assembly hardware when installing blade and debris shield ALWAYS use correct blade arbor size ALWAYS install blade with teeth pointed in direction of rotation ALWA...

Page 36: ...e and result in blade failure and injury To free a blade that is bound in the cut stop the engine and support the trimmer brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry poi...

Page 37: ...ll trees PE Models DANGER Striking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe blade damage or breakage and serious or fatal injuries from flying fragments Stop unit im...

Page 38: ...k of slips and falls ALWAYS be aware of ground and walkway conditions in the work area and be prepared to maintain balance and footing when conditions change ALWAYS check edging area for all potential...

Page 39: ...can dislodge pieces of sidewalk curb paved surfaces or other hard materials and cause serious injury from flying debris NEVER set depth of blade cut deeper than 1 2 below guide surface Cutting too de...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...ct hands KICKBACK HAZARDS Contact between the tip of the guide bar nose and objects such as tree limbs and branches can cause Kickback Kickback is a sudden forceful reaction that throws the guide bar...

Page 43: ...d damage to saw chain and guide bar ALWAYS stop 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 miss...

Page 44: ...ling tines PAS POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT Misuse improper assembly or use of unapproved attachments can result in serious injury engine failure and voiding of warranty Use only attachments approved for us...

Page 45: ...ot securely in place NEVER clean or reposition cultivator tines with engine running Stop engine and remove spark plug lead ALWAYS check ground for hidden obstacles before use and remove or mark locati...

Page 46: ...stitute parts parts from other models or brands or used parts when performing maintenance or repairs Use only new parts that are manufactured for your specific serial number and model trimmer NEVER ma...

Page 47: ...p unit immediately and correct any problem if unit does not run properly after performing service or maintenance Operating a unit that has been improperly repaired may result in serious injury ALWAYS...

Page 48: ...e can result in fire ALWAYS keep muffler exhaust area clear of flammable debris when storing or transporting unit Allow unit to cool down before placing in a confined area such as a trunk covered pick...

Page 49: ...ping of cutting attachment caused by a restriction or by resistance to the cutting action Blade Cover Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental contact with blades Used when carryin...

Page 50: ...uipment Edger A device with rotating blade that cuts a clean straight edge Normally used along the edge of hard surfaces such as between the lawn and a sidewalk Face Mask Protective device worn over m...

Page 51: ...ead that requires manual indexing of cutting line Maxi Cut Blade A cutting head with 3 straight blades that can be used in place of a nylon line head When the blade rotates centrifugal force causes th...

Page 52: ...g Using an arcing cutting motion to trim weeds and grass Semi Automatic Line Head Nylon line head that feeds line out when tapped on the ground during normal operation Spark Arrestor Muffler Muffler w...

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