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Echo CLS-5800 Operator's Manual page 8

Clearing saw
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Throttle trigger
CAUTION
Do not allow either people or animals into the
work area. Always wear safety goggles when
cutting. Dress properly-Avoid loose clothing.
WARNING
• • • • •
NEVER START ENGINE WITHOUT
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
• • • • •
BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE,
MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS
NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING.
• • • • •
WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE
WORKING TOGETHER, ENSURE THAT A
SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWEEN THEM.
Ignition switch
Stop
DANGER
STOPPING ENGINE
• Release throttle trigger and allow to run at an idle
speed.
• Slide ignition switch to "STOP" position.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
• Adjust handle to a convenient position for cutting
as instructed on page 5.
• Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a
few minutes.
• Increase engine speed as necessary.
• When mowing shrubs, weeds, or grass, swing the
cutter head from right to left as you move forward.
- Avoid striking any obstruction such as rocks,
stones or tree stumps which can damage the
cutter head. Do not cut into the ground.
- To avoid damage to the engine, do not run the
engine unloaded at full throttle.
• In the event that the cutter strikes an obstruction
or is otherwise prevented from rotating in normal
operation, the clutch will slip to prevent possible
engine damage. In this case, stop the engine free
the cutter and then start the operation again.
• When grass or weeds have clogged the cutter
head affecting normal operation, first, stop the
engine and then remove the debris.
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