Definitions - Echo SB Safety Manual

GLOSSARY
Grass Trimmer-Brushcutter Terms
TERM
Air Filter
Alternative Stop Procedure
ANSI Z87.1
Anti-vibration System
Barrier Bar
Binding
Blade Cover
Blade Thrust
Blades
Brush Blade
Brushcutter
Carburetor
Catalytic Muffler
Choke Control Lever
Clearing Blade
Clutch
Clutch Engagement Speed
48
Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt and
dust out of the engine to help extend engine life.
Procedure used to stall engine if Stop switch malfunctions and
unit does not stop when switch is moved to stop position.
Move choke lever to Cold Start (Choke) position to stall en-
gine.
American National Standards Institute safety standard for
safety glasses. Safety glasses and goggles that meet the
requirements of this standard are marked with this number.
A design that minimizes the vibration created during operation.
Reduced vibration helps reduce operator fatigue and risk of
injury.
A protective device that restrains rearward movement of a unit.
Slowing or stopping of cutting attachment caused by a restric-
tion, or by resistance to the cutting action
Optional protective plastic cover used to prevent accidental
contact with blades. Used when carrying, transporting, or
storing unit.
A forceful push created by a blade when sudden cutting resis-
tance occurs.
Devices that are used to cut or trim shrubs, bushes, and other
vegetation.
A circular metal blade designed to cut light woody growth such
as brush.
SRM (Straight Shaft) unit using a rotating blade to cut weeds,
brush, small trees, and small vegetation.
Mixes fuel and air together so combustion can tank place in
engine.
Reduces noise and emissions.
Controls choke open/closed settings. Used for starting/running
engine. Also used for emergency stops.
A circular metal blade designed to cut small trees and sap-
lings.
Centrifugal device that transmits rotary motion of crankshaft to
the gear case assembly.
The engine speed or R.P.M. at which the clutch engages and
transmits power to a drive shaft or sprocket.
DEFINITION