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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 and keep in a safe place for future
reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques.
3.
POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition
System and Recoil Starter.
4.
FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re-
positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
5.
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head. Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle Assem-
bly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger, Front (loop, left hand) Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable and
Safety Decals.
6.
NYLON CUTTER HEAD - 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.
7.
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 Bearing
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced
during the trimming operation.
8.
CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length (5 in.). If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will
become too long - more than (5 in.) - the operating speed will slow, the engine overheat and performance will suffer.
9.
THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
10. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
11. STOP SWITCH -
GT-2000 - "TOGGLE SWITCH" mounted on the engine. Move switch UP to RUN, DOWN to STOP.
GT-2400 - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,
BACK to STOP.
12. SHOULDER HARNESS- Standard, GT-2400, optional, GT-2000. An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the
operator.
13. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
14. MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot
particles of carbon from leaving leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine
starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.
18. PRIMER BULB -Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
19. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
20. CHOKE - Located above the air cleaner housing. Controls operation of choke. Move choke to starting position
(Close Choke) and back to run position (Open Choke).
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. 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 tech-
niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information
on safe operation.
