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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.

WARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer. Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

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 Pole Pruners and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

13

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

2

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Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ....

13

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

2

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Adjusting Automatice Oiler ............................

14

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3

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

14

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

3

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Pruning Techniques ........................................

14

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General Description ..........................................

3

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

15

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

4

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

15

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

4

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

15

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

4

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

16

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

5

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Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ........

17

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

6

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Filing Saw Chain ............................................

18

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

7

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

20

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Kickback ............................................................

8

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

20

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

9

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

20

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

10

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

20

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

10

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

20

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

11

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

20

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

11

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Manual Ordering Instructions ........................

20

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

11

 

 

 

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Front Handle Removal ....................................

12

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in

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Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .....................

13

this literature are as accurate as known at the time of

 

 

 

publication, but are subject to change without notice.

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Illustrations may include optional equipment and

accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.

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