Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 11)

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After assembly, check your unit to make sure guards, shields, protective devices, and all other
parts are properly and securely assembled and working correctly. See the Operator’s Manual
for details about part locations for your unit.
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Make sure all required hardware has been used and is properly tightened.
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Make sure throttle lock-out lever resets when released.
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Make sure throttle trigger returns to normal position when released.
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Make sure stop switch functions properly
Blade Cover
The hedge clipper blades are covered by a removable
protective cover to prevent accidental contact with
sharp edges. Keep the protective cover on the blades
until you are ready to install the blade stiffener, make
blade adjustments, or operate the hedge clipper. Place
the blade cover over the blades after cutting is com-
pleted, and keep the blade cover on the blades when
carrying, transporting, or storing the unit.
Blade Stiffener Installation
WARNING
Echo provides a blade stiffener with most hedge clip-
per models. The blade stiffener is strongly recom-
mended for use in all homeowner or light duty cutting
applications. In commercial cutting applications, or
when cutting thick, dense branches, cutting capacity
may be increased by cutting without the blade stiffener.
Use extreme care when cutting without blade stiffener.
Follow instructions in Operator’s Manual to install or
remove blade stiffener.
WARNING
Accidental contact with blades can cause serious
injury. Avoid ALL bodily contact with cutting edges.
Stabilize unit before working on blades. Use properly
sized metric socket wrenches and minimum 4 inch
(100 mm) long socket wrench extension to keep hands
at a safe distance from blades when installing and
removing blade stiffener, or whenever adjusting blade
tightness.
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