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ENGINE DRILL USERS RISK INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IF THE ENGINE
DRILL IS USED IMPROPERLY, AND/OR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. PROPER
CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORN
WHEN OPERATING ENGINE DRILL.
OPERATOR SAFETY
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Read this Engine drill Operator's Manual carefully.
Be sure you understand how to operate this unit
properly before you use it.
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If you have any questions or problems, please
contact your ECHO dealer.
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Be familiar with all the controls and the proper use
of the machine.
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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.
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Wear eye and hearing protection devices.
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Use caution when handling fuel. Put the caps back
tightly on both the fuel can and the engine drill 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.
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Operate this petrol powered engine equipment in a
well-ventilated area only.
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Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set at
idle. Do not start if the drills are obstructed by the
ground or any other object.
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Never allow children to use the machine.
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Do not allow anyone to hold the material you are
drilling.
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Keep a firm grip on the engine drill with both
hands, one hand on the front handle, the other
hand on the rear handle.
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A DRILL JAM
OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE AN
OBJECT CAUSING A DRILL JAM IF THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING. PHYSICAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF
A DRILL JAM IS REMOVED AND THE DRILLS
START MOVING.
WARNING
WARNING
SAFETY
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Do all drilling at full throttle speed. Drilling at less at
than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing
it to slip.
USE A FIRM GRIP WITH THUMBS AND FINGERS
ENCIRCLING THE HANDLES. A FIRM GRIP WILL
HELP YOU KEEP CONTROL OF THE ENGINE
DRILL. NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE DRILL
ONLY ONE HAND OR BODILY INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
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Always carry the engine drill with the engine
stopped and the HOT muffler away from your body.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Always wear eye protection goggles that meet the
national standards.
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Wear hearing protection.
ECHO recommends that hearing protection be
worn at all times.
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Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Use
of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear, and safety
glasses is recommended.
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While operating the machine always be sure of a
secure position.
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Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve
your grip on the engine drill handles. The gloves
also help reduce the transmission of machine
vibrations to your hands.
PROTECTING OTHERS
Spectators, children, fellow workers and animals must
be warned to come no nearer than 5 m while the
engine drill is in use.
People working in the area near you should wear the
same protective equipment as the operator.
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