INTRODUCTION

ECHO Grass Trimmers/Brushcutters are lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined units designed for weed control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas difficult to control by any other means.

This Manual provides the information necessary for assembly, operation and maintenance. You must read this Manual to understand the safe and effective operation of your ECHO product.

CONTENTS

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

2

Assembling ................................................................

13

Decals and symbols ...................................................

2

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

17

Rules for safe operation .............................................

3

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

17

Rules for safe operation (with metal blade) ...............

8

Maintenance and care ...............................................

19

Rules for safe operation

 

Trouble shooting ........................................................

22

(with nylon line cutting head) ...................................

10

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

23

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

12

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

24

 

 

Declaration “CE” of conformity ...................................

25

 

DECALS AND SYMBOLS

 

 

Symbol form/shape

Symbol description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol description/application

 

 

Carefully read the operator’s

 

Warning, side thrust

 

 

manual

 

 

 

 

This symbol accompanied by the

 

The maximum speed of the

 

 

words WARNING and DANGER

 

cutting attachment shaft in r/min

 

 

calls attentions to an act or a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition which can lead to

 

 

 

 

serious personal injury or death.

 

 

 

 

Circle and slash symbol means

 

Keep bystanders away 15 m

 

 

whatever is shown is prohibited.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION indicates a potentially

 

Petrol and oil mixture

 

CAUTION

hazardous situation which, if not

 

 

 

avoided, may result in minor or

 

 

 

 

moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

Wear eyes, ears and head

 

Purge bulb (Primer)

 

 

protection

 

 

 

 

Wear foot protection and gloves

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

 

 

- Low speed mixture

 

 

 

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

Emergency stop

 

- High speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburettor adjustment

 

 

 

 

- Idle speed

 

 

Warning!

 

Guaranteed sound power level

 

 

Thrown objects!

 

 

 

 

Usage without shield not

 

This enclosed message provides

 

 

permitted

NOTE

tips for use, care and

 

 

 

maintenance of the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “DESCRIPTION” section will help you locate them.

Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.

Part Number 890617-43130

SRM-2305

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