Echo DL12653 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 5)

12 Inch Debris Loader
1
Section
SAFETY 1
Under California Law and under the laws of several
other states you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest
covered, brush covered or grass covered land or on land
covered with grain hay
or other flammable
agricultural crop,
without an engine
spark arrester in
continuous effective
working order.
The engine on your
power equipment, like
most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion
engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark
arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The
spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that flames or heat from the
system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law,
and may also be a violation of other state and or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your
local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about what regulations apply in your area.
The standard muffler installed on the engine is not
equipped with a spark arrester. One must be added before
using this machine in an area where a spark arrester is
required by law. Contact the local authorities if these laws
apply to you. See your authorized engine dealer for spark
arrester options.
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
1.2 EMMISSION INFORMATION
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.