Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 24)

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If the blades get jammed by a wire or other obstruction
and can’t move, the clutch allows the engine to keep
running. As soon as the obstruction is removed, the
blades are free to start moving again, instantly cutting
whatever is left in the path of the blade teeth.
To protect yourself from serious injury when clearing
jams, follow these important safety rules:
•
NEVER reach for, or try to remove, jammed material
while the engine is running.
•
ALWAYS switch the unit off and disconnect the
spark plug before clearing a jam. On electric pow-
ered units, switch the unit OFF, and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet.
•
ALWAYS inspect the blades after clearing a jam to
make sure all jammed material has been cleared,
and to make sure blades are not damaged.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Operating a poorly maintained hedge clipper can result
in serious injuries to operator and others. Maintain unit
as instructed in Operator’s Manual. Keep blades sharp
and properly adjusted, and replace broken parts imme-
diately.
Your hedge clipper requires regular maintenance for
safe operation and reliable performance. Using a
poorly-maintained unit can result in an injury caused by
a part failure or other malfunction. Follow these impor-
tant safety instructions to reduce the risk of injury
caused by poor maintenance.
MAINTENANCE
Stop
Position
Ignition
Switch