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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 ............................................................. 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ................. 5
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ................... 5
- Equipment .................................................................. 6
- Safe Operation ............................................................ 7
Emission Control ................................................................ 7
Description ......................................................................... 8
- Contents ..................................................................... 8
Specifications .................................................................... 11
Assembly .......................................................................... 12
- Plastic Shield Installation .......................................... 12
- Nylon Head Installation ........................................... 12
- Front Handle Installation .......................................... 13
Pre-Operation ................................................................... 13
- Operation with Blades .............................................. 13
- Fuel ........................................................................... 16
Operation.......................................................................... 17
- Starting Cold Engine .................................................. 17
- Starting Warm Engine ................................................ 18
- Stopping Engine ........................................................ 19
Maintenance ..................................................................... 19
- Skill Levels ................................................................ 19
- Maintenance Intervals .............................................. 20
- Air Filter ................................................................... 21
- Fuel Filter ................................................................. 21
- Spark Plug ................................................................. 22
- Cooling System Cleaning .......................................... 22
- Exhaust System ........................................................ 23
- Carburetor Adjustment ............................................. 24
- Lubrication ................................................................ 26
- Nylon Line Replacement .......................................... 27
- Sharpening Metal Blades .......................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 29
Storage .............................................................................. 30
Servicing Information ........................................................ 32
- Parts.......................................................................... 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 32
- Service ....................................................................... 32
- Warranty Card .......................................................... 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................ 32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
this literature are as accurate as known at the time of
publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
Copyright© 2004 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
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 before operation. 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, stop-
ping, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product. Keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and
Brush Cutters and what measures you should take to make their use
safer. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.