Echo 230 Trimmer User Manual


 
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SAFETY 99944200595
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains
poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe
Operation.
Clear the Work Area
Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer
than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
Always hold throttle handle and support handle with both hands, with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling
the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not over reach.
Cutting Angle Adjustments
Only adjust cutting blade angle with unit flat on the ground, with the
engine stop switch in the “STOP” position. Never adjust cutting
angle with unit standing upright.
Avoid Contact With Gear Box Assembly During Use
Gear box assembly becomes hot during use. Avoid contact with gear box assembly when using unit or
making cutting angle adjustments.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing
housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact
during and immediately after operation.
Equipment
Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this
attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product.
Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
Never adjust blades when the engine is operating.
Inspect hand guard for damage. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades
should not be used.