International Symbols; Safety Instructions; Personal Condition And Safety Equipment - Echo Power blower Operator's Manual

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Read and under-
stand Operator's
Manual.
Wear eyes, ears
and head
protection
Hot
Surface
Safety/Alert
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
S I
AFETY NSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly or safety precautions
are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower.
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 blower handle. Gloves also reduce the
transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
Breathing Protection
Wear a face mask to protect against dust.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
Fuel and oil
mixture
Finger
Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
WARNING
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
Ignition
ON/OFF
Emergency
Stop
Carburetor
Adjustment
- High speed
mixture
Carburetor
adjustment
- Low speed
mixture
DANGER
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
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 nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake. Retain
hair with cap or net.
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 DESCRIPTION
Primer
Bulb
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
Carburetor
Adjustment
- Idle speed