Maintenance - Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to operator and
others. Maintain unit as instructed in Operator's Manual. Keep blades sharp
and properly adjusted, and replace broken parts immediately.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands,
clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Your unit requires regular maintenance for safe operation and reliable
performance. Using a poorly-maintained unit can result in an injury caused by
a part failure or other malfunction. Follow these important safety instructions to
reduce the risk of injury caused by poor maintenance.
• NEVER test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug
hole. A spark could ignite fuel vapor, causing serious injury from explosion
or fire.
• NEVER use a unit with broken, damaged, missing, or worn parts. Contact
your dealer for repairs if problems are found.
• NEVER use substitute 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 make temporary repairs on a unit - taking shortcuts or using
questionable parts and performing repairs that are not approved may create
a safety hazard that can cause serious injury. Improper repair may also
cause premature part failures, and void your product warranty.
• ALWAYS keep blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades increases 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 performance, increased risk of jams, and
premature blade wear or failure.
• ALWAYS keep blades and gear case properly lubricated. Poor lubrication
can cause result in part failures and cause overheating.
• ALWAYS keep fasteners tightened securely, and use the correct tools for
the job. Operation with loose fasteners can result in hazardous operation.
• ALWAYS do a safety check after performing any service or maintenance on
the unit. Make sure all parts have been properly installed, all hardware is
properly tightened, and all guards and shields are in place.
46