Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Before Operating - Echo CH8540 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY

Section

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

The Owner/Operator's manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

1.2 BEFORE OPERATING

1. Read and understand this owner's manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and
operating decals on this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace
missing or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses
and use hearing protection at all
times when operating this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing.
Never operate this machine while
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap
around or get caught in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must
be in good health to operate this
machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in
the vicinity of bystanders. Keep
the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children. It is recommended that bystanders
keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the area
of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Do not operate this equipment in or near buildings,
windows or air conditioners.
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