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

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

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The Safety manual ......................................................

2

Manual Safety Symbols & Important Information ............

3

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

3

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

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

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

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- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................

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

5

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

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

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

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

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Contents .....................................................................

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

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ECHO Approved Optional Equipment ...................

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Recommended Optional Attachments ......................

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

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- Power Head Shaft / Lower Shaft Assembly .............

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

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

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Front Handle Installation ..........................................

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

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Operation with Blades ..............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Skill Levels ................................................................

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

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

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

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Spark Plug .................................................................

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Cooling System Cleaning ..........................................

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

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

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

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

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Sharpening Metal Blades ..........................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.