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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 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 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 Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make their
use safer.
- Starting Cold Engine ................................................. 15
- Starting Warm Engine ............................................... 16
- Stopping Engine........................................................ 16
- Hedge Trimming ....................................................... 17
Maintenance ..................................................................... 17
- Skill Levels................................................................ 17
- Maintenance Intervals .............................................. 18
- Air Filter ...................................................................19
- Fuel Filter ................................................................. 19
- Spark Plug................................................................. 20
- Cooling System Cleaning ..........................................20
- Exhaust System ........................................................ 21
- Carburetor Adjustment............................................. 22
- Lubrication................................................................ 23
- Sharpening Blades..................................................... 25
- Blade Adjustment .....................................................25
Troubleshooting................................................................ 26
Storage .............................................................................. 27
Servicing Information........................................................ 28
- Parts.......................................................................... 28
- Service ....................................................................... 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.......................... 28
- Warranty Card ..........................................................28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................28
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.
Copyright© 2004 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 2
- The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ......................................................2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......... 3
Safety.................................................................................. 3
- Decals ......................................................................... 3
- International Symbols................................................. 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 5
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .......5
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............5
- Equipment........................................................... 6
- Safe Operation ....................................................7
Emissions Control ......................................................7
Description ................................................................8
- Contents .............................................................8
Specifications.................................................................... 11
Assembly.......................................................................... 12
- Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft ..................... 12
- Drive Shaft Assembly / Power Head........................ 12
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads .........................13
Pre-Operation ................................................................... 14
- Fuel ........................................................................... 15
Operation.......................................................................... 15