Echo DSRM-310, Operator'S Manual

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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and other
similar vegetation at or around ground level. The cutting
plane must be approximately parallel to the ground surface.
You cannot use the machine to cut or chop hedges, shrubs,
bushes, flowers and compost.
1.2 OVERVIEW
Figure 1 - 18.
1
Rear handle
2
Trigger
3
Lock-out lever
4
Front handle
5
Edge guide
6
Trimmer head
7
Guard
8
Screw hole
9
Lower clamp
10
Battery release button
11
Cut-off blade
12
Spool cover
13
Tab
14
Coil protection
15
Spool
16
Spool housing
17
Slot
18
Hole
19
Anchor hole
20
Guide slot
21
Wrench
22
Spool
A
Direction of rotation
B
Best cutting area
C
Dangerous cutting area
2 INTRODUCTION
Your product has been engineered and manufactured to high
standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of
rugged, trouble-free performance.
2.1 INTENDED USE
This product is only intended for use outdoors.
This product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds, and
other similar vegetation at or about ground level. The cutting
plane should be approximately parallel to the ground surface.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes
or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not parallel to
the ground surface.
3 GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
3.1 TRAINING
• Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the controls
and the correct use of the
machine.
• Never allow children, persons
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge
or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
• Keep in mind that the operator
or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their
property.
3.2 PREPARATION
• Before use, check the battery
pack for signs of damage or
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