International Symbols; Safety Instructions; Personal Condition And Safety Equipment - Echo PPT-260 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
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is not
insulated against
electrical current.
Keep bystanders at
least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
S I
AFETY NSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Power Pruner TM users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner
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 require-
ments whenever you operate the unit
Face and Head Protection
When trimming overhead, always wear head protection
meeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full face
shield. Head protection with full face shield will help
protect you from falling branches and debris.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmis-
sion of machine vibration to your hands.
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
Do not operate clos-
er than 15 M (50 ft.)
from electrical
hazards.
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
WARNING
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Emergency stop
Chain lubrication
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
DANGER
TM is used improperly and or safety
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw
safety pants or chaps are recommended.
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non-
skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Symbol
Symbol form/shape
description/application
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Primer bulb
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
TM
.