Safe Operation - Echo 99944200880 Operator's Manual

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SAFE OPERATION

Determine Operation Area
• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute
to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 4.5m to any part of the operator
or unit.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15m while the Hedge
Clipper is in use.
Operation
Use Proper Clothing & Equipment
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working
within the 15 m Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment
and clothing.
• Start unit on ground at idle. Check that the blade is not blocked by
any objects. The blade should not turn at idle. If the blades turn at
idle turn unit off and follow carburetor adjustment instruction in your
PAS-2400 Operator's Manual to properly adjust idle speed.
• Do not operate edger near people or animals.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft
housing, power head, muffler area and gear box may become very
hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after
operation.
Keep A Firm Grip
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles
Keep A Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not over reach.