Assembling The Tool; Attaching The Front Handle; Operation - Echo CDST-58V Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from
the product when assembling parts.

Assembling the Tool

See Figure 2.
 Remove bolts and nuts from the hardware bag.
 Align the connector on the upper end of the tool with the
connector on the lower end of the tool.
 Slide the connectors together and, using the hex key
provided, secure with bolts and nuts. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Orient the nuts so that they sit in the recessed
areas on the connectors.
WARNING
Failure to properly assemble the tool as describe above
could result in the tool separating and cause serious
personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
Be careful when sliding the two ends together to avoid
pinching your hands or fingers.
This string trimmer is not capable of using other
attachments or cutting heads. Attempting to use other
attachments or cutting heads could result in serious
personal injury.

Attaching the Front Handle

See Figure 3.
 Remove the bolts, flat washers, and lock washers from
the front handle.
 Install the handle between the arrow and the connector
on the upper end of the tool.
NOTE: When properly installed, the front handle will angle
toward the operator.
 Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.
NOTE: The front handle should always be placed beyond
the arrow. This is the minimum acceptable distance
between the front and rear handle.
 Reinstall the washers and bolts; tighten securely.
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
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