Safety; Operator Safety - Echo HCR-161ES Operator's Manual

WARNING
TRIMMER USERS RISK INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IF THE TRIMMER IS
USED IMPROPERLY, AND/OR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. PROPER
CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORN
WHEN OPERATING TRIMMER.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Read this Trimmer Operator's Manual carefully.
Be sure you understand how to operate this unit
properly before you use it.
• If you have any questions or problems, please contact
your ECHO dealer.
• Be familiar with all the controls and the proper use of
the machine.
• Wear proper clothing to protect legs and other
exposed parts of your body.
• Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open-toed
shoes or operate unit while bare footed.
• Wear eye and hearing protection devices.
• Use caution when handling fuel. Put the caps back
tightly on both the fuel can and the trimmer fuel tank.
Move at least 3 m from the re-fuelling point and be
sure there is no leakage of fuel from the fuel tank cap
or the fuel system before starting the engine.
• Operate this petrol engine powered equipment in a
well-ventilated area only.

SAFETY

• Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set at
• Inspect area that trimmer will be used in. Remove
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Do not allow anyone to hold the material you are
• Keep a firm grip on the trimmer with both hands, one
3 m
• Do all cutting at full throttle speed. Cutting at less at
• Always carry the trimmer with the engine stopped and
4
idle. Do not start if the blades are obstructed by the
ground or any other object.
stones, metal objects and any other object that could
jam or damage the trimmer.
cutting.
hand on the front handle, the other hand on the rear
handle.
DANGER
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A BLADE
JAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
AN OBJECT CAUSING A BLADE JAM IF THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING. PHYSICAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR IF A BLADE JAM IS REMOVED AND THE
BLADES START MOVING.
than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing it
to slip.
WARNING
USE A FIRM GRIP WITH THUMBS AND FINGERS
ENCIRCLING THE HANDLES. A FIRM GRIP WILL
HELP YOU KEEP CONTROL OF THE TRIMMER.
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER ONLY ONE
HAND OR BODILY INJURY CAN OCCUR.
the HOT silencer away from your body.