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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-
dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Contains additional safety information. This manual does not refer
directly to edger attachment operation. The safety manual does provide
information pertaining to common safe operational practices relating to
equipment usage. Read and understand the SAFETY MANUAL, pages
2 through 5, 8, 10 through 15, 18 through 21, and 27 before operating
your edger.
Specifications.............................................................7
Assembly ...................................................................7
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly .......... 7
Operation ...................................................................8
Maintenance ..............................................................9
- Skill Levels .......................................................... 9
- Maintenance Intervals ........................................9
- Blade Replacement/Lubrication ........................ 10
Servicing Information ............................................... 12
- Parts.................................................................. 12
- Service .............................................................. 12
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.................... 12
- Warranty Card .................................................. 12
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 12
Supplement .............................................................. 13
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
- The Safety Manual ............................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals .................................................................3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
Safety Instructions ....................................................4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 5
- Equipment ...........................................................5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6
Description ................................................................ 6
- Contents .............................................................6
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All Rights Reserved.