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ANUAL

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SAFE

 

OPERATION

Determine Operation Area

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual

and instructions for safe operation.

• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute

to unsafe conditions.

• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and

animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while
the trimmer is in use.

Operation

Use Proper Clothing & Equipment
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person

working within the 15 m (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.

WARNING  

  DANGER

Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.

Keep A Firm Grip
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and

fingers encircling the handles

Keep A Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times.  Do not stand on slippery,

uneven or unstable surfaces.  Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders.  Do not over reach.

Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft

housing and the bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to
touch.  Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

15 m (50 ft.)

Summary of Contents for GT-2000 Type 1E

Page 1: ...01 Up Occasional Use GT 2400 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 Up Commercial Use WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustber...

Page 2: ...Engine 17 StartingWarmEngine 18 Stopping Engine 18 Maintenance 19 SkillLevel 19 Maintenance Intervals 19 AirFilter 20 FuelFilter 20 Spark plug 21 Cooling System 21 Exhaust System 22 Carburetor Adjustm...

Page 3: ...you locate them Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be orderedfromyourECHOdealer SeePARTSORDERINGinstr...

Page 4: ...rator s Manual Spark Arrestor Catalytic Muffler Muffler The muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise and emissions The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon fro...

Page 5: ...lowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground Secur...

Page 6: ...r Brush Cutter handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear s...

Page 7: ...50 ft Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions...

Page 8: ...ss Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetiti...

Page 9: ...1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONSANDADJUSTMENTS EMISSION CONTROL The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Mod...

Page 10: ...10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2...

Page 11: ...gloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 10 GRIP Rear right hand handle 11 STOPSWITCH GT 2000 TOGGLESWITCH mountedontheengine MoveswitchU...

Page 12: ...a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O...

Page 13: ...kwise until head is tight IMPORTANT Remember to remove the locking tool FRONT LOOP HANDLE NOTE Front handle is pre installed Re positioning and tightening is all that is required 1 Position front hand...

Page 14: ...cho engines sold in the past regardless of ratio speci fied in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add 2 stroke oil to ga...

Page 15: ...ed fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved air ti...

Page 16: ...irmly attached and in safe operating condition Check that front loop handle and shoulder strap or shoulder waist harness are adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly for proper adjustment...

Page 17: ...structions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Choke Lever Cold Start Mo...

Page 18: ...tructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Start Pull Rope Lay the tr...

Page 19: ...o H y l r a e Y r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R t c e p s n I C I R r e n i a r t S l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I I R e n i L l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I I I r o t e r u b r a C e c a l...

Page 20: ...fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL...

Page 21: ...brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the...

Page 22: ...etween the starter and fuel tank 5 When installing the cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cro...

Page 23: ...ment Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw C CW until the blades begin to turn then turn the screw CCW until blades stop turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full...

Page 24: ...his position b Rich drop off With engine idling slowly turn LO B needle CCW out to rich drop off point RPM will increase then gradually slow and drop off 2 Note this position c Final setting Set needl...

Page 25: ...o get dirt on the flexible drive shaft 5 Install the bearing housing and shield NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT GT 2000 Only Level1 Tools Required Head locking tool 1 8 in dia Rod if head is to be removed Part...

Page 26: ...er locks in place 8 Pull both lines out and trim to cut off knife length Before installing test head Push center button while pulling on both lines Trimmer line should advance approximately 1 one inch...

Page 27: ...lded in spool tightly and evenly 4 Place ends of line in the two notches molded in the spool with 12 5 to 15 2 cm 5 to 6 in protruding 5 Feed ends of line out housing eyelets and place spool over spri...

Page 28: ...e l a e d O H C E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N g u l p t a t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l...

Page 29: ...ame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 T...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES...

Page 31: ...GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR S MANUAL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...r future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _____________ Type _________SN ______________ SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Auth...

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