Echo DHC-200, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning battery and battery compartment
1. Release trigger switch and trigger switch lockout and allow
trimmer head to stop.
2. Make sure power indicator LED is not illuminated.
3. Depress battery pack latch release slide battery pack out of
power head.
4. Use compressed air or a soft bristle brush to remove debris
from battery and battery compartment.
Care for cutting blades
Lubricating blades (Every 4 hours of operation)
Apply a few drops of oil to each of the bolt slots at the bottom of
the blades.
Cleaning blades (After each use)
Remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 : 50 mixture of
kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil.
Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly
Battery Inspect/Clean/Charge 15 •
Gear housing Grease 21 • (15-20 h)
Blades Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 20 •
Screws, bolts and nuts Inspect/Tighten/Replace - •
IMPORTANT
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Record
dates of monthly and yearly inspections.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.
1. Battery
2. Battery pack latch 3. Battery compartment
WARNING
  Risk of electric shock or fire. Do not use conducting ma-
terials to clean battery or battery compartment.
CAUTION
 Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades.
‹ Failure to observe these precautions could lead to injury.
1. Bolt slots