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1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future
reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.
2. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation to learn proper, safe operating techniques.
Keep in a safe place for future reference.
3. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
4. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
5. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,
BACK to STOP.
6. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (Right Hand) Grip Assembly, Front (Left Hand) Handle Assem-
bly, Upper Flexible Drive Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler and Power Head.
7. FRONT HANDLE - The front (loop) handle must be assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft Assembly (some models) and
must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
8. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
9. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is
tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
10. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is
operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long, the engine will overheat and engine damage may occur.
11. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before use, see
Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Gear Housing
Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming
operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
12. LOWER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Debris Shield Assembly, Gear Housing Assembly, Lower Flexible
Drive Cable, Nylon Cutting Attachment and Safety Decal.
13. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for
best operating technique.
14. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
15. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
16. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
17. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
18. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil starter handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
19. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
20. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor for
starting. Pump the bulb 10 times until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line.
21. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
22. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the top of the air filter case. Move lever to "COLD START" to close choke
for cold starting. Move lever to the "RUN" position to open choke.
23. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO,
INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating techniques and is
supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.
