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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
rimmer TTAchmenT perATOr AnuAl afeTy WARNING Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stop- ping instructions. manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words.
Hearing Protection Hot Humid Weather ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection when- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue ever unit is used. which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
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rimmer TTAchmenT perATOr AnuAl Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If the decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instruc- tions for specific information.
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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.
ssembly WARNING Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. power head shafT lower shafT assembly Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock- out position.
rimmer TTAchmenT perATOr AnuAl nylon lIne head InsTallaTIon (Use with Plastic Shield) Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (A). 2. Remove vinyl protector from PTO shaft, if installed. 3.
ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
rimmer TTAchmenT perATOr AnuAl lubrICaTIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole.
nylon lIne replaCemenT 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 . – 10’ (3 .095 (2.4 . – 10’ (3 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head.
1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- 99944200540 Shaft Length ------------------------------------------------ 870 mm (34.3 in.) Attachment Width ----------------------------------------- 178 mm (7.0 in.) Attachment Height ----------------------------------------- 255 mm (10.0 in.) Weight (dry) w/line head---------------------------------- 1.43 kg (3.15 lb.)
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
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89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...