Echo EA-410 - Manual (Page 8)

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SAFETY EA-410
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high
voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly,
otherwise serious injury or death may result.
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains
poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual
and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
• Review area to be augered. Beware of underground hazards
such as electrical lines, gas lines, water mains, or cable and
telephone lines.
• Never use ice auger without checking with local authorities for
safe ice thickness in lakes, ponds, and rivers.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children
and animals prevented from coming nearer than 3 m (10 ft.)
while the unit is in use.
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself, and any person
helping you, with the required Protective Equipment and
Clothing. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing while operating
the auger.
• Do not allow children to operate auger at any time.
• Always keep hands, arms, legs, and feet clear of the rotating
auger.
• Do not carry the auger between holes with the engine
running.
• Always shut engine off before making any repairs.
• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles.
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not
work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Do not operate auger in any position other than
upright.
• Do not operate auger in any position other than upright.
• During operation, the muffler cover area will become very hot.
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Allow
engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any
maintenance.