Echo POWER PRUNER PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E Operator's Manual

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POWER PRUNERTMO PERATOR'S MANUAL 5FUELWARNING DANGERFuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing orhandling, or serious personal injury may result.• Use an approved fuel container.• DO NOT smoke near fuel.• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel capsslowly allowing pressure to equalize.• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!• NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running.• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start oroperate unit until leakage is repaired.After Refueling;• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting.After Use;• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Returnunused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.Guide Bar and Saw ChainWARNING DANGER• Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide barand saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all safetyinstructions listed in this manual.• ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cuttingdevices or accessories which have not been tested and approvedby ECHO for use with this unit.• Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar and saw chain is firmlyattached and in safe operating condition.• Only use ECHO approved guide bar and saw chain.• Only use one ECHO approved extension on the pruner.• Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps and other foreign objects withthe saw chain.• Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.• If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immedi-ately and inspect saw chain for damage.• Do not operate with a dull, fractured or discolored saw chain.• Remove all foreign objects from work area.• Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar coverduring transportation and in storage.3 M(10ft.) Minimum