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- Page 1 1Top cover ENGLISH OPERATOR'S MANUAL GRASS TRIMMER WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
- Page 2 For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual. If this Operator's Manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it, always include this Operator's Manual, which provides explanation and instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Decals and symbols......................4 Rules for safe operation...................... 5 Training.......................... 5 Eye protection........................ 5 Hearing and ear protection .................... 5 Protective clothing ......................5 Foot and leg protection ....................5 Additional protection ...................... 5 Fuel..........................6 Physical condition ......................6 Area and equipment inspection .................. -
Page 4: Decals And Symbols
The complete unit illustration found in the "Description" section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Part number X505-000140... -
Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. Eye protection The operator must wear eye protection not only against objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and pollen. -
Page 6: Fuel
Perform only maintenance or adjustments for which the Operator's Manual gives instruction. Do not try to repair the unit without proper instruction. The unit should be serviced only by trained ECHO dealer servicemen with the proper tools. Be sure that: a) Engine does not leak fuel. -
Page 7: General Operation
General operation WARNING Eye protection should be considered for everyone in the zone of risk. Risk of eye injury diminishes with distance. Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation. Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attachment. - Page 8 All maintenance and adjustments given in this Manual should be performed by you or your ECHO servicing dealer on a timely basis. All required service or repair must be done only by ECHO servicing dealer. Never attempt to use an incomplete or one fitted with unauthorized modification.
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Page 9: Vibration And Cold
Vibration and cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration. Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers. -
Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation With Nylon Line Cutting Head
Serious injury may result from the improper use of cutting attachment. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this Manual. Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by ECHO. Use only cutting attachments recommended by ECHO. Excessive nylon line beyond cut off knife could fly off when the nylon line cutter starts rotating after adjustment of nylon line length. - Page 11 Scalping and edging Both of these are done with the line head tilted at a steep angle. Scalping is removing top growth, leaving the earth bare. Edging is trimming the grass back where it has spread over a pavement or driveway. During both edging and scalping, hold the unit at a steep angle in a position where the debris, and any dislodged dirt and stone, will not come back towards you even if it ricochets off the hard surface.
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Page 12: Description
Description 1. Bearing housing 12. Starter handle - Pull handle to start the engine. 2. Shaft tube - Part of the unit that provides a casing for (" " START) power transmission shaft. 13. Silencer cover - Cover the silencer not to make operator 3. -
Page 13: Assembling
Type : Thread : Right-handed 3/8 x 24 UNF Adjusting nylon line CAUTION Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by ECHO. Hit knob against the ground surface lightly. 1. Tap knob. 2. Nylon line comes out. Make sure there is no bystander within 15 m radius and pay enough attention to objects in the surroundings before starting operation. -
Page 14: Replacing Nylon Line
Replacing nylon line DANGER Shut down trimmer engine without fail and make sure cutting head has stopped rotating before starting replacement procedure. Make sure each outer periphery of pawls of housing spreads almost fully up to the outer periphery of respective window of cover. If they are loosely fitted and the cutting head is turned, cover or inside components can fly off which is dangerous. -
Page 15: Fuel
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil or 25 : 1 (4 %) for JASO FB grade oil. - Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank. -
Page 16: Operation
Stopping the engine WARNING If engine does not stop, close choke to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer inspect and repair ignition switch before using the unit. 1. Throttle trigger. 2. Ignition switch. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. -
Page 17: Service Maintenance Guide
Service maintenance guide Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly Air filter Clean / Replace • Fuel system Inspect • Fuel filter Inspect / Clean / Replace • Spark plug Inspect / Clean / Adjust / Replace • Cooling system Inspect / Clean •... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Not fuel at carburettor Fuel filter clogged Clean or replace cranks Fuel line clogged Clean Carburettor Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburettor Ask your ECHO dealer Silencer wet with fuel Fuel mixture is too rich... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. Cleaning air filter NOTE If filter is excessive dirty or no longer fits properly, replace it. 1. Air cleaner cover. 2. Air filter. Close choke and remove air cleaner cover. -
Page 20: Carburettor Adjustment
Carburettor adjustment CAUTION Cutting attachment must not turn when unit is idling. ∗ Idle speed adjuster Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tuned for maximum performance. Any change from this setting should be performed only with the aid of an accurate tachometer (see Specification for r/min setting). -
Page 21: Storage
Storage Long term storage (Over 30 days) WARNING Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. NOTE For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days of longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. -
Page 22: Disposal Procedure
The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fibre >PP-GF< Polypropylene - Glass fibre >PE-HD< Polyethylene Please contact your ECHO dealer in case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil / plastic parts. -
Page 23: Specifications
Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Ratio 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil or 25 : 1 (4 %) for JASO FB grade oil. Fuel consumption at maximum engine power 0.62... - Page 24 1Memorandum and Back cover 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145. Printed in China X771 - 000 73 4 1508 1400 CN X771 227-710 4 © 2015...