5
Safety Precautions (continued)
WARNING!
Kickback
■ Kickback may force the cut-off
wheel up and back toward the
operator lightning-fast.
■ Kickback can occur whenever
the upper half of the cut-off
wheel touches an object. Never
cut an object using the upper
half of the cut-off wheel.
EC7500.14
EC7500.17
Figure 2. Always be aware of, and
prepared for, kickback.
Figure 3. Always operate
below chest level.
Operation
■ The unit must be held firmly
with both hands, one hand on
the rear handle, the other on
the front handle. Never hold
onto any other part of the unit.
■ Never impact or apply pressure
to the sides of the cut-off wheel
for any reason.
■ Maintain firm and stable footing
during operation. Do not over-
reach.
■ When working in a group, make
sure operators are least 30 feet
(10 meters) away from each
other.
■ If you drop the unit or strike it
against a hard surface, stop the
engine immediately and inspect
for damage. If you discover
damage, have it repaired before
you return the unit to service.
■ Check the fuel filler cap regularly
during operation to make sure it
remains securely tightened.
■ This unit must be operated
below chest level. Operating
above chest level may result in
serious injury.
■ When cutting vertically, the unit
should be positioned horizon-
tally or with the wheel side tilted
slightly down. When cutting
horizontally, the recoil starter-
side should face up.
