Echo Power Pruner 99944200532 Operator's Manual

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99944200532 SAFETYX7702092204 9© 10/2013 ECHO Inc.Avoid Hot Surfaces• During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachmentbearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoidcontact during and immediately after operation.KickbackKickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injury tothe operator or any one standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands withthumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward paththe pruner will take after the cut is made.Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip ofthe guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in andpinches the saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause alightning-fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar and saw chain upand back or down and back towards the operator. Either of thesereactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power PrunerTMwhich could result in serious personal injury.With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate theelement of surprise which contributes to accidents.Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chain ismoving.Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or otherobstructions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, inspect and repair the PowerPower Pruner TM if necessary.EquipmentUse this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of thisattachment combined with a non approved ECHO product.• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.Note: ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have notbeen tested and approved by ECHO.Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objectsaway from all openings.◆ ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop beforeremoving obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.◆ DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit.◆ NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible through openings.