International Symbols; Safety Instructions; Personal Conditions And Safety Equipment - Echo HC-150 - 03-04 Operator's Manual

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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
Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions
are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
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
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE
requirements whenever you operate the unit.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission
of machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
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
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, and JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles:
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue,
which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for
early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures
are cooler.
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.