Echo SC-2013

13 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
Section
1 SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
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.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start res around dry vegetation. This unit may be
equipped with a spark arrester to prevent discharge of hot
particles from the engine. The spark arrester may be a
standard or an optional part, depending
on the engine type. In some areas, it is
illegal to operate an engine without a
spark arrester. Check local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. A spark
arrester is available from authorized
servicing dealers.
The engine on your power equipment,
like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal
combustion engine that burns gasoline or diesel fuel
(hydrocarbons). If operating your power equipment in
a󰀨ected areas, it must be equipped with a spark arrestor
1.2 FIRE HAZARD INFORMATION
in continuous e󰀨ective working order. The spark arrestor
must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that ames or heat from the system will not ignite
ammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with federal, state, and local laws may subject him or her
to nes and/or other penalties. Contact your local re
marshal or forest service for specic information about
which regulations apply in your area.
The standard mu󰀪er installed on the engine is spark
arrestor capable. Spark arrestors require regular
maintenance. See the Service & Maintenance section of
this manual for more information.
Contact local re authorities for laws or regulations
regarding re prevention requirements.
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
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 tted 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
inuence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can a󰀨ect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
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.
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