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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 operations 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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...............................................................

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Stopping Engine ...............................................

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The Operator's Manual .......................................

2

Maintenance ............................................................

15

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The Safety Manual .............................................

2

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SkillLevel ..........................................................

15

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..

3

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Maintenance Intervals ......................................

15

Safety .........................................................................

3

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Air Filter ............................................................

16

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Decals .................................................................

3

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Fuel Filter ..........................................................

16

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International Symbols .........................................

4

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Spark plug .........................................................

17

Safety Instructions ....................................................

4

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Cooling System .................................................

17

- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .......

4

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Exhaust System .................................................

18

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Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............

5

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Carburetor Adjustment .....................................

19

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Equipment ...........................................................

5

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Lubrication ........................................................

20

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Safe Operation ....................................................

6

Troubleshooting ......................................................

21

Emission Control ........................................................

6

Storage .....................................................................

22

Description ................................................................

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Servicing Information ...............................................

24

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Contents List ......................................................

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Parts ..................................................................

24

Specifications .............................................................

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Service ..............................................................

24

Assembly .................................................................

10

- ECHO Consumer Product Support ....................

24

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Plastic Shield Installation ..................................

10

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Warranty Card ..................................................

24

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Nylon Head Installation ....................................

10

- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................

24

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Nylon Line Installation .....................................

11

 

 

 

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Front (Loop) Handle .........................................

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Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this

Pre-Operation ...........................................................

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literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication,

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Fuel ...................................................................

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but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may

Operation .................................................................

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include optional equipment and accessories, and may not

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Starting Cold Engine .........................................

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include all standard equipment.

 

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Starting Warm Engine .......................................

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