Echo Bear Cat 75360 2002 - Manual (Page 7)

Page 1 Bear Vac Operator’s Manual
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read this Owner / Operator’s
manual and the separate Engine
Owner’s manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this equip-
ment.
2. Before inspecting or servicing any
part of the machine, stop engine,
wait for all parts to stop moving,
and disconnect spark plug wire.
Be aware that rotating parts slow
down gradually after engine is shut
off.
3. Keep safety decals clean and leg-
ible. Replace missing or illegible
safety decals.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this
equipment and on any of it’s at-
tachments or accessories.
5. Do not allow children or any per-
son unfamiliar with the use of the
unit to use this machine.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small chil-
dren. Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the
area of operation.
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner / Operator’s Manual and on your machine
to alert you to 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
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
7. Do not run this equipment in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near
buildings, windows, or air condi-
tioners.
8. Always use an approved fuel con-
tainer. Do not remove gas cap or
add fuel when engine is running.
Add fuel to a cool engine only.
9. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep
open flames, sparks, smoking ma-
terials, and other sources of com-
bustion away from fuel.
10. Do not operate this machine if 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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Section
1 Safety