International Symbols; Safety Instructions; Personal Condition And Safety Equipment - Echo PE-2000 Type 1/1E Operator's Manual

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Symbol
Symbol form/
description/
shape
application
Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Hot
Surface
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is
not insulated
against electrical
current.
S I
AFETY NSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly or safety precautions are not
followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-
ments whenever you operate the edger.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the edger handles. 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/
description/
shape
application
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Keep bystanders away
15 m (50 ft.)
WARNING
Symbol
Symbol form/
description/
shape
application
Keep feet away
from blade
Thrown
objects
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
Primer bulb
Carburetor
adjustment
- High speed
mixture
Carburetor
adjustment
- Low speed
mixture
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, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid 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/
description/
shape
application
Direction of
blade
Emergency stop
Engine choke
control.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Carburetor
adjustment
- Idle speed