Safety Manual

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DANGER
Hedge trimmers are powerful, professional-grade tools designed
to cut through bushes, hedges, shrubs, and other woody growth.
When used properly, these hedge trimmers save time, reduce effort,
and make difcult landscaping tasks easy. If handled carelessly
or used improperly, these powerful cutting tools can cause severe
injury or death.
Before using these hedge trimmers, you
must:
• Read and understand this Safety Manual
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
provided with your unit.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment
• Make sure all others who use the hedge
trimmers have read and understand both
manuals before fueling or operating the tool.
• Clear the work area of bystanders and pets
• Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards
• Make sure you have safe, unobstructed footing
• Make sure the material to be cut is free of hidden hazards
• Safely prepare the fuel/oil mix
• Fuel your unit safely
• Store the fuel container safely
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.
Operator’s Manual
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Hedge Trimmer
Burn Hazard
The muer or catalytic muer and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muer 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.
ENGLISH
DANGER!
Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries . You
must read, understand, and follow these safety
instructions and the instructions in your Oper ator’s
Manual before operating a Hedge Trimmer.
SAFETY MANUAL
HEDGE TRIMMER
DANGER!
Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp and can
cause severe injuries, even if engine is off and
blades are not moving. Avoid contact with blades.
Wear gloves to protect hands. Place blade cover
on blades when transporting or stor ing unit.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS
OPERATOR SAFETY
Do Not Operate Equipment While Impaired
Do not operate equipment while under the inuence of
alcohol, medication, or any other substance that can impair
judgment, reexes, vision, or coordination. Operating a unit
while impaired can result in serious injury to operator and
bystanders, or cause damage to property or equipment.
Operate Only With Handle Guard/Do Not
Remove Hand Guard (Double-sided Blades)
Do not operate without hand guard in place.
Operate Only With Handle Guard/Do Not
Remove Hand Guard (Single-sided Blades)
Do not operate without hand guard in place.