International Symbols ................6 Handling the Product ................7 Equipment..................13 General Safety Warnings and Instructions for the following ECHO tools: Hedge Trimmer, Mid-Reach Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge Trimmer, or Articulating Hedge Trimmer, or DPAS unit configured as a Hedge Trimmer, Mid-Reach Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge Trimmer, or Articulating Hedge Trimmer..............
SERVICING INFORMATION Parts and Serial Number Genuine ECHO parts and assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts, always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. For future reference write them in the space provided below.
Register your ECHO equipment online 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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Battery Tool Use and Care ® • Recharge batteries only with ECHO eFORCE 56V battery series chargers. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
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Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal R B R C Li - ion ® Recycle your ECHO ECHO eFORCE 56V battery FOR FREE at Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) recycling locations. Call 1-800-822-8837 or visit https://www.call2recycle.org for details. The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the batteries used in this machine: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
Incorporated will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Incorporated. Read and comply with all safety instructions. Check unit for loose or missing nuts, bolts, and screws.
◆ Moving parts may not be visible through openings. General Safety Warnings and Instructions for the following ECHO tools: Hedge Trimmer, Mid-Reach Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge Trimmer, or Articulating Hedge Trimmer, or DPAS unit configured as a Hedge Trimmer, Mid-Reach Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge Trimmer, or Articulating Hedge Trimmer.
Locate these safety decal(s) or etching(s) on your unit. Make sure they are legible, and that you understand and follow the instructions. If any cannot be read, replacements can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Images shown below are for example only. Those on your unit might 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. Hedge Trimmer Assembly Operator’s Manual...
(39° F (4°C)) - 104°F (40°C)). Hot batteries in high ambient temperatures require longer charge times. To maximize life of batteries being stored more than 3 months, ECHO recommends batteries being stored at 3 green lights on the battery capacity indicator (BCI) and at room temperature.
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Lubrication Level 1 Parts required: ECHO Red Armor™ Blade Cleaner & Lubricant, or 20W Engine Oil (for blade lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (for blade cleaning). Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50...
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, Incorporated. 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.