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For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual. If this Operator's Manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer. When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it, always include this Operator's Manual, which provides explanation and instructions.
The complete unit illustration found in the "Description" section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal 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. Part number 890617-43130...
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. Eye protection The operator must wear eye protection not only against objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and pollen.
A person's size can affect the balancing adjustment. Also the balancing procedure may not work with some ECHO units on some persons. If the shoulder harness does not fit you or cannot be adjusted well, please ask your ECHO dealer for assistance.
Perform only maintenance or adjustments for which the Operator's Manual gives instruction. Do not try to repair the unit without proper instruction. The unit should be serviced only by trained ECHO dealer servicemen with the proper tools. Be sure that: a) Engine does not leak fuel.
General operation WARNING Eye protection should be considered for everyone in the zone of risk. Risk of eye injury diminishes with distance. Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation. Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attachment.
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All maintenance and adjustments given in this Manual should be performed by you or your ECHO servicing dealer on a timely basis. All required service or repair must be done only by ECHO servicing dealer. Never attempt to use an incomplete or one fitted with unauthorized modification.
Vibration and cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration. Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
To avoid injury due to kickback or blade fracture, do not use the metal blade to cut brush or trees. Use only cutting attachments recommended by ECHO. Pieces from a cracked metal blade can fly off during operation. Inspect metal blades for cracks before each use.
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result form the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
Serious injury may result from the improper use of cutting attachment. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this Manual. Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by ECHO. Use only cutting attachments recommended by ECHO. Excessive nylon line beyond cut off knife could fly off when the nylon line cutter starts rotating after adjustment of nylon line length.
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Scalping and edging Both of these are done with the line head tilted at a steep angle. Scalping is removing top growth, leaving the earth bare. Edging is trimming the grass back where it has spread over a pavement or driveway. During both edging and scalping, hold the unit at a steep angle in a position where the debris, and any dislodged dirt and stone, will not come back towards you even if it ricochets off the hard surface.
Description 1. Angle transmission - Having two gears to change the 16. Operator's Manual - Included with unit. angle of rotating axis. Read before operation and keep for future reference to 2. Shaft tube - Part of the unit that provides a casing for learn proper, safe operating techniques.
Assembling Drive shaft installation NOTE The line on the shaft tube must be in contact with the engine. 1. Two bolts (M5 x 25). 2. Shaft tube. 3. Line. Stand the engine upright on a level surface. Loosen the two bolts at the connection between the engine and the shaft tube. Carefully fit the shaft tube to the engine, making sure that the power transmission shaft is correctly engaged.
Guard plate installation (For nylon line operation) WARNING The cut off knife on the debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact when installing or removing the line head. 1. Guard plate. 2. Shield. 3. Four bolts (M5 x 18). 4. Cut off knife. 5.
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil or 25 : 1 (4 %) for JASO FB grade oil. - Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
Stopping the engine WARNING If engine does not stop, close choke to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer inspect and repair ignition switch before using the unit. 1. Throttle trigger. 2. Ignition switch. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
Not fuel at carburettor Fuel filter clogged Clean or replace cranks Fuel line clogged Clean Carburettor Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburettor Ask your ECHO dealer Silencer wet with fuel Fuel mixture is too rich...
Maintenance and care If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. Cleaning air filter NOTE If filter is excessive dirty or no longer fits properly, replace it. 1. Air cleaner cover. 2. Air filter. Close choke.
Carburettor adjustment WARNING When carburettor adjustment is completed, cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. CAUTION When starting, idle speed adjuster should be adjusted not to rotate the cutting attachment. When there is some trouble with the carburettor, contact your dealer. NOTE Do not over tighten (L) / (H) adjusters.
Cleaning silencer 1. Silencer. 2. Two bolts. 3. Silencer cover. 4. Hexagonal wrench. Clean deposits from silencer and tighten two bolts. Angle transmission NOTE Use good quality lithium multi grease. 1. Angle transmission. 2. Plug (bolt). 3. Drain screw. Remove the plug and drain screw from the angle transmission. Add grease into the transmission until old grease is pushed out.
Storage Long term storage (Over 30 days) WARNING Do not store in an enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. NOTE For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days of longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.
The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fibre >PP-GF< Polypropylene - Glass fibre >PE-HD< Polyethylene Please contact your ECHO dealer in case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil / plastic parts.
Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Ratio 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil or 25 : 1 (4 %) for JASO FB grade oil. Fuel consumption at maximum engine power 0.56...
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