Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 16)

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ALWAYS move at least 3 m (10 ft.) away from
refueling location before starting engine.
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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.
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NEVER start an HCA (extended shaft, articulating
blade) unit while blade is in folded/locked position.
Make cutting angle adjustment first.
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ALWAYS start the hedge clipper flat on the ground,
with blades clear of all obstructions
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NEVER “drop start” the unit or attempt to start the
unit while it is resting on blade tips.
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ALWAYS grip the unit firmly when starting to prevent
loss of control when pulling starter handle.
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ALWAYS hold the unit securely with both hands after
it starts, using the front and rear handles.
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MAINTAIN a secure, two-handed grip at all times
while unit is in use.
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ALWAYS shut unit off immediately if it shakes or
vibrates excesssively when started. Tag unit, and
have it checked by an authorized service center
before placing back in use.
STOPPING
The “STOP” switch stops the unit by grounding the
ignition and preventing the spark plug from discharging
a spark. If the STOP switch malfunctions and does not
stop the unit when required, use the choke to stall the
engine to a stop, and have your Echo dealer repair the
switch before using the unit again.
Use this “Emergency Stopping sequence only if the
STOP switch malfunctions:
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Release trigger and allow engine to return to idle
and blades to stop.
STARTING
STOP
SWITCH
STOP
SWITCH