International Symbols; Safety Instructions; Personal Condition And Safety Equipment - Echo PB-261L Operator's Manual

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Read and understand
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 and/or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power 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 blower.
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
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
WARNING
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Engine choke
control.
Emergency stop
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
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
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Ignition
ON/OFF
Primer bulb
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture