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1.
POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition
System and Recoil Starter.
2.
GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
RAPID LOADER
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HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.
6.
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. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just
above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera-
tion.
7.
CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length.
8.
THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
9.
STOP SWITCH - "TOGGLE SWITCH" mounted on the engine. Move switch UP to RUN, DOWN to STOP.
10. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
11. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
13. i-30 Recoil Starter/Handle - i30 spring-assisted recoil starter requires 30% less pulling force than standard recoil
starter. Pull 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.
14. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.
15. 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.
16. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
17. CHOKE - Located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (
) to close choke for
cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (
) position to open choke.
18. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
19. 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.
