Echo 72928 Owners Manual v.7 - Manual (Page 5)

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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 injury,
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
Section
SafeTY
1
Read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual. 1.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
3.
or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing pro-
4.
tection at all times when operat-
ing this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted cloth-
5.
ing. Never operate this machine
wearing clothing with draw-
strings that could wrap around
or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if
6.
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.
Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystand-
7.
ers. 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.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
8.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light. 9.
Do not run this equipment in an 10.
enclosed area. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and
tasteless. Do not operate this equip-
ment in or near buildings, windows or
air conditioners.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
11.
fuel cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
12.
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
1.2 before oPeraTing