Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual page 33

• Make sure the warning sign on the back of the shoulder harness is properly
positioned for easy viewing by others.
• Wearing hearing protection and engine noise may
prevent you from hearing others about to enter
the Safety Zone. Perform regular visual safety
checks of the area while cutting to help ensure a
safe work area.
Hidden Hazards
Blade contact with exposed or hidden hazards
(rocks, metal posts, metal stakes, sprinkler heads,
etc.) can result in sudden loss of control, and injury
from blade contact or flying debris. Blade damage
can result in breakage, and serious injury caused
by flying blade fragments. Cutting with a dull or
damaged blade increases risk of kick out and loss of
control.
• ALWAYS check area for hidden hazards before
starting. Remove hazard, 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
blade damage if an object is struck. Do not use
blade if cracked, bent, chipped, or dulled by
impact. Replace blade before resuming cutting.
• STOP engine immediately if sudden vibration
occurs, and check blade for damage before
using.
Unit Configuration - Blade Use
Blade use requires specific unit configuration. Blade
must be matched to application requirements. See
Blade Configuration Chart (Page 15).
• NEVER use a metal blade with a plastic debris
shield.
• NEVER use a metal blade on a Model GT (Curved Shaft) Grass Trimmer
• NEVER use an edging blade, circular saw blade, or any other type of saw
blade on an SRM/PAS/SB unit. Only use brushcutter blades approved for
use on your model brushcutter.
• NEVER use a dull or damaged blade.
OPERATION
Standard Harness
Heavy-Duty Harness
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