Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo GT-200 R Operator's Manual

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NTRODUCTION
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 operations tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Grass Trimmers and Brush cutters and what measures you
should take to make their use safer.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
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 Conditions and Safety Equipment ....... 5
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 6
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6
Emission Control ........................................................ 7
Description ................................................................ 7
- Contents List ...................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................... 10
Assembly ................................................................. 11
- Plastic Shield Installation .................................. 11
- Nylon Head Installation .................................... 11
- Nylon Line Installation ..................................... 12
- Front (Loop) Handle ......................................... 12
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 13
- Fuel ................................................................... 13
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S MANUAL
Operation ................................................................. 14
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 14
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 15
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 16
Maintenance ............................................................ 16
- Skill Level .......................................................... 16
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 16
- Air Filter ............................................................ 17
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 17
- Spark plug ......................................................... 18
- Cooling System ................................................. 18
- Exhaust System ................................................. 19
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 20
- Lubrication ........................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 22
Storage ..................................................................... 23
Servicing Information ............................................... 24
- Parts .................................................................. 24
- Service .............................................................. 24
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 24
- Warranty Card .................................................. 24
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 24
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.