Echo BRD-280 Serial S70812014075 - S70812999999 - Manual (Page 19)

BRD-280 OPERATION
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Operation Techniques
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position
unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
Before operating unit, be sure to read and understand the entire Operator’s Manual to avoid the
chance of serious personal injury.
Note: For best results, use BRD redefining blade (provided with
unit) ONLY for redefining existing bed edges. For edging
next to curbs, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces, remove
redefining blade and install ECHO Approved Premium
Power Edger blade. Use of redefining blade next to hard
surfaces, can lead to premature blade wear.
1. Always grip throttle handle with right hand, and support
handle with left hand.
2. Before using Redefiner, check the area and remove objects
that could be thrown.
3. Carefully plan your direction of travel. Walk outside of bed.
Be aware of curbs or other obstacles.
4. Work with body turned toward engine as shown. Travel in
direction of arrow, pulling rather than pushing unit. Carefully
watch bed edge and direction of travel. Do NOT walk
backwards.
Do not walk towards gear case while operating unit with redefining blade installed, otherwise poor
performance or damage to unit could occur.
5. When starting to work, run the engine at full throttle, and
lower the blade gently into the ground. Travel around
perimeter of bed, allowing the Redefiner to improve bed's
edge.
6. Do not force the blade. Move only as quickly as conditions
will allow. If performance suffers or engine RPM drops,
reduce walking speed or decrease blade depth and allow
engine RPM to return to normal before continuing.
Note: Blade height may need to be adjusted due to differences
in height between the bed and the top of the grass.
Never adjust blade height while engine is running, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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