Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION GT-22518 X7732273900© 10/2017 ECHO Inc.OPERATIONMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure allmoving parts have come to a complete stop before removingobstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), apoison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, seriousinjury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS po-sition unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face andbody.Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can startfires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a sparkarrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine.Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks,metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities forlaws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.FuelDiesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol),E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirementsare NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines.Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performanceproblems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, andunintended machine operation, including, but not limited to,improper clutch engagement. Diesel or alternative fuels mayalso cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets,carburetors and other engine components.