Glossary - Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual

Grass Trimmer-Brushcutter Terms
TERM
Air Filter
Alternative Stop
Procedure
ANSI Z87.1
Anti-vibration
System
Barrier Bar
Binding
Blade Cover
Blade Thrust
Blades
Brush Blade
Brushcutter
Carburetor
Catalytic Muffler
Choke Control
Lever
Clearing Blade
Clutch
DEFINITION
Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt
and dust out of the engine to help extend engine life.
Procedure used to stall engine if Stop switch malfunctions
and unit does not stop when switch is moved to stop
position. Move choke lever to Cold Start (Choke) position
to stall engine.
American National Standards Institute safety standard
for safety glasses. Safety glasses and goggles that meet
the requirements of this standard are marked with this
number.
A design that minimizes the vibration created during
operation. Reduced vibration helps reduce operator
fatigue and risk of injury.
A protective device that restrains rearward movement of a
unit.
Slowing or stopping of cutting attachment caused by a
restriction, or by resistance to the cutting action
Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent
accidental contact with blades. Used when carrying,
transporting, or storing unit.
A forceful push created by a blade when sudden cutting
resistance occurs.
Devices that are used to cut or trim shrubs, bushes, and
other vegetation.
A circular metal blade designed to cut light woody growth
such as brush.
SRM (Straight Shaft) unit using a rotating blade to cut
weeds, brush, small trees, and small vegetation.
Mixes fuel and air together so combustion can tank place
in engine.
Reduces noise and emissions.
Controls choke open/closed settings. Used for starting/
running engine. Also used for emergency stops.
A circular metal blade designed to cut small trees and
saplings.
Centrifugal device that transmits rotary motion of
crankshaft to the gear case assembly.

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