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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Read and understand
owners manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Emergency stop
Wear hand protec-
tion. Use two handed.
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
S
I
AFETY
NSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are tired or sick,
• if you are taking medication,
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Eye protection that meet ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
must be worn whenever you operate the unit.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission
of machine vibration to your hands.
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Hot
Surface
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
Ignition
Ignition
ON/OFF
Do not operate
without guards
in place.
WARNING
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is not
insulated against
electrical current.
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
DANGER
Hearing Protection
Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing
hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves.
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Do not operate clos-
er than 15 M (50 ft.)
from electrical haz-
ards.
Primer bulb
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Keep bystanders at least
4.5 meters (15 feet) away.
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