Echo Bear Cat SC2170 - Manual (Page 5)

2 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
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ENGLISH
Section
SAFETY
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing
protection at all times when operating this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted
clothing. Never operate this
machine while wearing clothing
with drawstrings that could
wrap around or get caught in
the machine.
6. 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.
Under California Law and the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion
engine using hydrocarbon
fuels on any forest covered,
brush covered or grass
covered land or on land
covered with grain, hay or
other flammable agricultural
crops, without an engine
spark arrester in continuous
effective working order.
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1.1 SAFETY ALERT
1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor
power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark
arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The
spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that flames or heat from the
system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law
and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your
local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.
The standard muffler installed on the engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester. One must be added before using
this machine in an area where a spark arrester is required
by law. Contact the local authorities if these laws apply to
you. See your authorized engine dealer for spark arrester
options.
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.