Echo 74554 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
1.1 safeTY alerT sYmbol
1.2 before oPeraTing
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, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
CauTion
danger
Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be 1.
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing 3.
or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing
4.
protection at all times when operating this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
5.
machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
do not operate this machine if you are under the
6.
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.
do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
7.
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
do not allow children to operate this equipment.
8.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light. 9.
do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine 10.
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 conditioners.
Always use an approved fuel container. do not remove
11.
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
12.
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
do not operate machine without shields in place.
13.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good working
14.
condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
15.
shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop. disconnect the battery
and remove the ignition key where applicable.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
16.
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
do not transport or move machine while it is operating
17.
or running.