Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Fire Hazard Information; Before Operating - Echo WT-1610T Manuel De L'opérateur

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SAFETY

Section

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

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
death or property damage.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not

1.2 FIRE HAZARD INFORMATION

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
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
working order. The spark arrestor must be attached to the
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
which regulations apply in your area.
arrestor capable. Spark arrestors require regular
maintenance. See the Service & Maintenance section of
this manual for more information.
Metal cutting components, including the mow ball, can
also create sparks if they strike rocks, metal, or other

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.
Never operate this machine while
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap
around or get caught in the machine.
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