Safety Manual
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The blades on units that require starting at
wide-open throttle (throttle trigger fully de-
pressed) will start moving immediately when
the engine starts. To avoid loss of control and
serious injury, stay clear of blades, and keep
blades away from objects that could become
entangled. Release throttle trigger immediately
when engine starts
The Operator’s Manual for your unit provides
specic starting instructions for your model
and type of engine. For your safety, follow
these starting instructions, and observe the
safety rules provided. Before starting the unit,
make sure you know the location of the unit’s
“STOP” switch, and know how to perform an emergency stop in
case of a switch malfunction. (See “Stopping” on next page.)
The Hedge Trimmer blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal
injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to
assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move during idle, shut unit off
immediately, and readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment”
instructions and idle speed specications provided in your Operator’s Manual.
See your dealer or contact Consumer Support for help if you have any
questions.
Follow these important safety rules when starting
your unit:
• NEVER start or run your unit indoors or anywhere
where there is poor air circulation. Indoor
operation produces dangerous levels of Carbon
Monoxide, a colorless and odorless poisonous
gas. Carbon Monoxide (CO) causes nausea and
other u-like symptoms if breathed. Prolonged
exposure to CO may cause loss of consciousness,
brain damage, or death.
• NEVER start a hedge trimmer near a gasoline
container or spilled gasoline.
• ALWAYS move at least 3 m (10 ft.) away from
refueling location before starting engine.
• ALWAYS remove blade cover before starting unit.
Keep blade cover nearby, and place cover back on
blades when unit is off and blades have stopped.
• NEVER start an HCA (extended shaft, articulating
blade) unit while blade is in folded/locked position.
Make cutting angle adjustment rst.
• ALWAYS start the hedge trimmer at on the ground,
with blades clear of all obstructions
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time
of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
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Hedge Trimmer
Burn Hazard
The muer or catalytic muer and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muer area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s
manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
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