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I
NTRODUCTION
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 operations tips and SAFETY messages.
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 Edgers and the
measures you should take to make their use safer.
T
ABLE
OF
C
ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
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The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety Manual ..................................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals .................................................................. 4
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .......... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............. 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation ..................................................... 6
Emission Control ........................................................ 6
Description ................................................................ 7
- Contents .............................................................. 7
Assembly ................................................................. 10
- Specifications .................................................... 10
- Drive Shaft/Power Head .................................... 11
- Throttle Cable .................................................... 11
- Loop Handle ...................................................... 12
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 13
- Fuel ................................................................... 13
Operation ................................................................. 14
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 14
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 15
- Stopping Engine ................................................ 15
- Operating Techniques ....................................... 16
Maintenance ............................................................ 17
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 17
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 17
- Air filter ............................................................. 18
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 18
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 19
- Cooling System ................................................. 19
- Exhaust System ................................................. 20
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission ...................... 21
- Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission .............. 22
- Lubrication ........................................................ 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 25
Storage ..................................................................... 26
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© 2001 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
