TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................3 Servicing Information .................. 3 Parts/Serial Number................3 Service ....................4 ECHO Consumer Product Support ............4 Product Registration ................4 Additional Literature ................4 Safety ......................5 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......5 International Symbols ................
Register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.
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Hearing/Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing personal protection whenever unit is used. Breathing Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit.
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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker.
Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) 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. Safety label is for example only. Your label my appear slightly different.
Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly Operator’s Manual...
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U-Handle ensures a higher safety factor. Do Not install blades on GT (Curved Shaft) model trimmers. • Use only ECHO approved parts. Failure to use the correct parts can cause the blade to fly off. Seriously injury to the operator and / or bystanders can occur.
2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil, such as ECHO branded 2-stroke oils, meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must be used. ECHO branded 2-stroke oils meet these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O.
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AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors. ◆ ECHO branded 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result.
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. Level 3 = See your dealer. Click HERE or go to http://www.echo-usa.com/products/maintenance-kit HERE https://www.shindaiwa-usa.com/you-can.aspx For information about maintenance kits.
(96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.
Rubber cushion on engine mount (heavy duty). Rubber Vibration Isolated System grip on front handle. Operating Rod 25.0 mm aluminum Tube Drive Shaft SRM-266) 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) flexible shaft Gear Case Ratio Rotating Direction Counter Clockwise; viewed from top ®...
Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.