Echo SRM-400 Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW EITHER PEOPLE OR
ANIMALS INTO THE WORK AREA.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
CUTTING.
DRESS PROPERLY - AVOID LOOSE
CLOTHING.
WHEN GRASS OR WEEDS HAVE CLOGGED
THE CUTTER HEAD AFFECTING NORMAL
OPERATION, FIRST, STOP THE ENGINE AND
THEN REMOVE THE DEBRIS.
WARNING
GRASS/WEED TRIMMERS CAN THROW
GRAVEL, STONE, WOOD CHIPS, GLASS,
AND PLASTIC OR METAL OBJECTS. THE
DEBRIS SHIELD BEHIND THE TRIMMER
HEAD STOPS MUCH OF THE DEBRIS, BUT
CANNOT PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM
BEING STRUCK BY SOME DEBRIS. READ
THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION IN THE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL THAT YOU
RECEIVED WITH YOUR ECHO TRIMMER.
AISO, FOLLOW AII INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
INSTRUCTION SHEET.
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WARNING
• BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE,
MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS
NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING.
• WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE
WORKING TOGETHER, ENSURE THAT A
SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWEEN
THEM.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (METAL
BLADES and OPTIONAL NYLON LINE)
Your brushcutter/trimmer, has been designed and
constructed to give you years of trouble-free
service and relieve you of the many back-aching
tasks normally associated with grass trimming,
weed control and brushcutting. Nevertheless, in
common with all other power operated tools, the
Owner and/or Operator has a definite responsibility
to maintain the safe working condition of the unit as
provided by the manufacturer , and to ensure also
the safe operating procedures as prescribed by
common sense and this manual. Please, therefore,
read and understand the instructions as listed
hereunder, and on Page 3, in order to prevent
accidents and possible injury.
ECHO 2-LINE MANUAL TRIMMER
HEAD (OPTION)
1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully.
Be throughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the trimmer.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls.
2. Never allow children to operate the trimmer.
3. Never allow adults to use the trimmer unless
they have received prpper instructions. Be sure
the operator is properly attired and wears the
type of foot, leg, head, eye and ear protection
recommended both in your ECHO Operator's
Manual and by your ECHO Servicing Dealer.
4. Always wear eye protection that conforms to
ANSI Z 87. 1-2000.
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