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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.

WARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

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 ....................................................

18

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..........

3

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

18

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

3

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

18

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

3

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

19

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

4

- Air filter ..................................................................

20

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

4

- Fuel filter ................................................................

20

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

5

- Spark plug ..............................................................

21

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

6

- Cooling System ......................................................

21

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

7

- Exhaust System ......................................................

22

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

8

- Carburetor Adjustment ...........................................

23

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

9

- Lubrication .............................................................

24

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

9

- Nylon Line Replacement ........................................

24

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

9

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

26

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

12

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

27

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

13

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

28

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Plastic Shield ..........................................................

13

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

28

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Nylon Head ............................................................

13

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

28

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

13

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

28

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

14

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

28

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

14

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

28

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Equipment Check ...................................................

15

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Ordering Instructions for Manuals ........................

28

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Determine Operation Area .....................................

16

 

 

 

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

16

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this

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

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

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

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but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may

 

 

 

include optional equipment and accessories, and may not

 

CopyRight© 2000 By Echo, Incorporated

 

include all standard equipment.

 

All Rights Reserved.