Echo 99944200530 2

INTRODUCTION

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 operating tips and SAFETY messages.

THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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 ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation and maintenance specific to the attachment.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

(If available for attachment)

Explains possible hazards and what measures you should take to insure safe operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...............................................................			2
	-	The Operator's Manual ...................................	2
	-	The Safety Manual ..........................................	2
Safety		........................................................................	3
	- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
		Information ......................................................	3
	-	International Symbols .....................................	3
	- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......		4
	-	Kickback ..........................................................	6
	-	Equipment .......................................................	7
Description ................................................................			7
Contents ....................................................................			8
Assembly ...................................................................			8
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ..........			8
-	Front Handle Removal ........................................		9
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .........................			9
Operation .................................................................			10
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ........			10
-	Adjusting Automatice Oiler ..............................		10
-	Pruning Techniques .........................................		11

Maintenance ............................................................		12
-	SkillLevels ........................................................	12
-	Maintenance Intervals ......................................	12
-	Lubrication ........................................................	12
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ............		13
-	FilingSawChain ...............................................	15
Storage .....................................................................		17
Specifications ...........................................................		17
ServicingInformation ...............................................		20
-	Parts/Serial Number .................................................	20
-	Service ..............................................................	20
-	ECHO Consumer Product Support ..........................	20
-	Warranty Card ..................................................	20
-	Manual Ordering Instructions ..........................	20

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.