Read the manuals, Clear the work area, Keep a firm grip – Echo PAS-225SB User Manual
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SAFETY
PAS-225SB
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.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual
and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children
and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.)
while the unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs
and fingers tightly encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
• 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.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment
bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation.
Equipment
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved
attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices,
attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply
with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
• Inspect guards and shields for damage and to ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if damaged
or missing.
• Check that the attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
• Check that handle and harness (if included) are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly
Section for proper adjustment.