Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual page 29

• ALWAYS use extra care to maintain footing
around sloping, hilly, or slippery ground, and
around uneven surfaces like steps, raised
walkways, edging, and curbs.
• ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with two hands,
with thumbs wrapped around the handles for
a secure, comfortable grip. Left/front handle in
left hand and right/rear handle in right hand.
• ALWAYS cut using a stable stance, with both
feet on the ground.
• NEVER stand on a ladder or other temporary
platform. You can fall or slip, and injure
yourself or others.
• NEVER allow others near the cutting/work area, or to hold material you are
cutting.
• ALWAYS keep both hands on the unit to maintain control.
• ALWAYS keep the muffler exhaust directed away from your body.
• NEVER touch the muffler, muffler cover, or surrounding area. Allow the unit
to cool down before performing any maintenance in the muffler area.
• 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, and all other body parts away from the
cutting/work attachment and cutting/work area.
• NEVER allow anyone to reach into the
cutting/work area for any reason while the
unit is running.
• ALWAYS maintain a direct line of sight to
the cutting/work attachment and the area
where cutting/work is being performed. Be
aware of what lies in the path of the cutting/
work attachment at all times.
• NEVER work in the dark or when visibility of
the work area is poor.
• ALWAYS be alert for changes in operation
that could signal a problem - sudden
vibration, unusual noise, the strong smell
of fuel, or poor engine performance, all
require immediate attention. Stop the unit and correct any problems before
resuming cutting.
• NEVER carry unit around the work site while the blade or attachment is
rotating. ALWAYS shut the engine off and let the blade or attachment stop
before lifting the unit and moving to a new position.
OPERATION
Always use 2 hands
to hold unit
Stop unit immediately if
sudden vibration occurs
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