Handling The Product - Echo DPE-2600 Operator's Manual

DPE-2600
• Outside the 50 ft. (15 m) zone, there is still a risk of injury from thrown
objects.
• Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
• If you are approached, stop the unit and cutting attachment.
• When a bladed unit is used, there is the added risk of injury to bystanders
being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or other
unexpected reaction of the blade.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers
tightly 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.
• Keep cutting attachment below waist.
• Keep all body parts away from rotating cutting attachment.

Handling the Product

General Safety Warnings and Instructions
This section contains the prescribed general safety warnings and
instructions for battery-powered products contained in UL 2595 and for
handheld tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery
contained in UL 62841-1. Additional important warnings and instructions are
provided in subsequent sections of this manual.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
serious injury and/or property damage.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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