Fuel; Physical Condition; Area And Equipment Inspection - Echo SRM-4300 Operator's Manual

Do not start engine near
fuelling spot
Do fuelling outdoors
Fly off
Remove objects grass
trimmers / brushcutters
could throw
SRM-4300

Fuel

Handle fuel with care.
It is highly fl ammable.
a) Use an appropriate type of fuel container.
b) Do not smoke or bring fl ame or sparks near to fuel supplies.
c) The fuel tank may be under pressure.
Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized before removing
the cap.
d) Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and install the fuel cap securely.
Do not pour fuel indoors.
e) Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
Then move at least 3 m from the fuelling spot before starting the engine.
f) Never refuel while the engine is still hot, or fuel a running engine.
g) Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a fuel leak could start a fi re.

Physical condition

You should be in good mental and physical health.
Do not operate if you are under the infl uence of alcohol or any medication or
substance which could affect your vision, dexterity or judgement.
For your own health and your safe and comfortable work, operate the machine within
the air temperature range of -5°C to 40°C.

Area and equipment inspection

• Improper fi t will result fl y off the cutting attachment.
• Never start the engine if the power transmission shaft is not in place to
prevent the engine from over speeding or the clutch from fl ying apart.
Inspect the area before using the unit.
Remove objects the unit could throw.
Remember where there are obstructions to be avoided.
Inspect the unit before using it.
Perform only maintenance or adjustments for which the Operator's Manual gives
instruction.
Do not try to repair the unit without proper instruction.
The unit should be serviced only by trained ECHO dealer servicemen with the proper
tools.
Be sure that:
a) Engine does not leak fuel.
b) Fasteners are tight, and none are missing.
c) Silencer is in good condition.
d) The unit has the proper equipment-shield, handles, harness, etc.-for the cutting
attachment to be used.
e) If used on the unit, the cutting attachment is properly tightened.
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