Echo CH45540 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 5)

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saFeTY
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DanGer
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CauTIon
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
The Owner/Operator's manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal in-
jury, death or property damage.
warnInG
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
1.1 saFeTY alerT sYmBol 1.2 BeFore operaTInG
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted
clothing. Never operate this
machine while wearing clothing
with drawstrings that could wrap
around or get caught in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. you must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Do not operate machine without shields in place.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
11. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good working
condition.
12. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
13. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
14. Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
or running.