Echo GT-225 Operator'S Manual Download

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Grass Trimmer

Operator's Manual

MODEL

GT-225

WARNING

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-

tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and

safe operation.

X7722271502

X772000142

10/09

Summary of Contents for GT-225

Page 1: ...al MODEL GT 225 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Opera tor s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation...

Page 2: ...rator s Manual 2 The Safety Manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment 4 Equipment 6 Emission Control 7 Descri...

Page 3: ...rt symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided Safety manual safety symbols and important informati...

Page 4: ...s hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigor ous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs...

Page 5: ...titive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists o...

Page 6: ...bination ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions lis...

Page 7: ...ecals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific inf...

Page 8: ...dle when released During acceleration press trigger gradu ally for best operating technique 10 TOP GUARD Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 11 Spark arrestor muffler o...

Page 9: ...M Head Large washer Small washer 3 8 24 Locknut 2 Pre cut Nylon Line 8 in x 080 in Plastic Shield Assembly WARNINg Cut off knife on debris shield has sharp edges Avoid contact when installing or remov...

Page 10: ...e washer B then line head C on threaded shaft fol lowed by small metal washer D and locknut E 4 Install 3 8 24 locknut using 14 5 mm 9 16 in wrench Turn lock nut clockwise and tighten securely IMPORTA...

Page 11: ...NING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts hav...

Page 12: ...ut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by...

Page 13: ...e bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts c...

Page 14: ...sible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rap...

Page 15: ...llow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL REQ D DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 M...

Page 16: ...ertain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning re placement fuel...

Page 17: ...T27 Torx L Wrench Cleaning Brush 25 50 mm 1 2 in Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of...

Page 18: ...7 Torx L Wrench Soft Metal Brush Parts Required Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 screws 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt fro...

Page 19: ...adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Tools required Torx T27 L Wrench Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required...

Page 20: ...le screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed A WARNINg When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not turn at idle otherwise serious...

Page 21: ...u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u...

Page 22: ...k 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all...

Page 23: ...A S O M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E...

Page 24: ...ill be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive sh...

Page 25: ...Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operato...

Page 26: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

Page 27: ...Grass Trimmer Operator s Manual 27 notes...

Page 28: ...vice repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call t...

Page 29: ...nt les directives de s curit et les instructions d utilisation ECHO fournit un manuel d utilisation et un manuel de s curit Ces deux publications doivent tre lues attentivement et bien comprises pour...

Page 30: ...formations de d pannage 28 Pi ces num ros de s rie 28 Service 28 Service apr s vente ECHO 28 Carte de garantie 28 Manuels suppl mentaires ou de rechange 28 Les caract ristiques descriptions et illustr...

Page 31: ...accompagn du terme AVER TISSEMENT est destin attirer l attention sur une action ou une situation qui si elle n est pas vit e PEUT entra ner la mort ou de graves blessures Des messages attirant l atte...

Page 32: ...nir une bonne circulation sanguine en agitant vigoureusement les bras pendant de fr quentes pauses et en s abstenant de fumer Limiter les heures de travail Essayer de compl ter chaque journ e par des...

Page 33: ...engourdissement ou douleurs dans les doigts les mains les poignets ou les bras cesser imm diatement d utiliser tout quipement motoris et consulter un m decin Plus les mi crotraumatismes r p t s et le...

Page 34: ...pi ces mobiles sont compl tement arr t es avant de retirer les obstacles d enlever les d bris ou d effectuer l entretien de l outil NE PAS d marrer ni utiliser l outil si les protections et les capots...

Page 35: ...ndre et respecter leurs instructions Si un autocollant est illisible un remplacement pourra tre command aupr s du revendeur ECHO Voir les instructions de COMMANDE DE PI CES pour des instructions d tai...

Page 36: ...lorsqu elle est rel ch e Appuyer sur la g chette progressivement afin d obtenir l acc l ration optimale pour la technique de coupe utilis e 10 REPOSE BRAS Permet de reposer le bras pendant le travail...

Page 37: ...ECHO de toute pi ce endommag e ou manquante Se reporter la liste de contr le pour v rifier si des pi ces manquent Certains mod les sont assembles en usine La t te de coupe ligne nylon le pare d bris e...

Page 38: ...allique D et l crou de blocage E 4 Installez le contre crou de 3 8 24 en utilisant le 14 5 millim tres 9 16 po cl Tournez le contre crou dans le sens des aiguilles d une montre et serrez solidement IM...

Page 39: ...l entretien de l outil carburant AVIS L utilisation de carburant non m lang incorrectement m lang ou vieux de plus de 90 jours vent peut causer des difficult s de d marrage un mauvais fonctionnement...

Page 40: ...duire les d versements de carburant Apr s utilisation NE PAS remiser l outil avec du carburant dans le r servoir Des fuites peuvent se produire Vidanger le carburant dans un jerrican homologu pour l e...

Page 41: ...mor age Pomper la poire d amor age C jusqu ce que le carburant soit visible dans la conduite de retour transparente Pomper 4 ou 5 fois de plus 4 Cordon lanceur tendez l unit sur un secteur plat et mai...

Page 42: ...ISSEMENT La accessoire de coupe doit rester immobile au ralenti afin de viter des risques de blessures graves REMARQUE Si l accessoire pousser r gler le carburateur selon les instructions de ce manuel...

Page 43: ...es tranchantes et les surfaces br lantes COMPOSANT SYST ME PROC DURE D ENTRETIEN NIVEAU DE DIFFICULT TOUS LES JOURS OU AVANT L UTILISATION CHAQUE PLEIN 3 MOIS OU 90 HEURES TOUS LES ANS OU 600 HEURES F...

Page 44: ...ans la cavit de filtre air air qu il est remis en place avec la m me face vers l ext rieur qu l origine 5 Installez le couvercle du filtre air REMARQUE Le r glage du carburateur peut tre n cessaire ap...

Page 45: ...intenir la temp rature de fonctionnement correcte du moteur l air doit pouvoir circuler librement entre les ailettes du cylindre Ce courant d air loigne la chaleur de combustion du moteur Le moteur ri...

Page 46: ...l en L Torx T27 brosse m tallique douce Pi ces n cessaires Tamis pare tincelles joint 1 Retirer les deux 2 vis du capot du moteur B et retirer le capot 2 Mettre le piston au point mort haut PMH pour e...

Page 47: ...rebrancher le fil de bougie 8 D marr le moteur et chauff la optimal 9 Arr t le moteur et serr les boulons montant ou les noix au sp cifications A B r glage du carburateur Rodage du moteur Les moteurs...

Page 48: ...ifications de la page 23 Caract ristiques de ce manuel Tourner la vis de ralenti A dans le sens horaire pour acc l rer le ralenti et dans le sens antihoraire pour le ralentir AVERTISSEMENT Une fois le...

Page 49: ...u e t a t u m m o c e l e r t t e M e h c r a m e d e r i a n n o i s s e c n o c e l r e t l u s n o C o h c E e r i a n n o i s s e c n o c e l r e t l u s n o C o h c E e i g u o b a l e l l e c n...

Page 50: ...retiens requis 5 Serrer toute la boulonnerie 6 Vidanger compl tement le r servoir de carburant et tirer plusieurs fois sur le cordon lanceur pour vacuer le carburant du carburateur Remisage Remisage l...

Page 51: ...ISO CD 13738 et J A S O M345 FC FD Essence Utiliser de l essence sans plomb indice d octane de 89 Ne pas utiliser de carburant contenant de l alcool plus de 10 d alcool thylique ou 15 de MTBE Ne pas u...

Page 52: ...5 ANS Pour l usage r sidentiel ou non r mun rateur l ensemble de la machine sera couvert par cette garantie limit e pendant cinq 5 ans compter de la date d achat EXCEPTIONS Sur les mod les moteur deux...

Page 53: ...oyage de la machine sous pression ou la vapeur l eau sal e la rouille les vernis les abrasifs et l humidit Les d fauts dysfonctionnements ou d faillances r sultant d un usage abusif ou incorrect de la...

Page 54: ...ECHO Inc sans tre inf rieure 2 ans que l quipement moteur SORE a t con u construit et quip conform ment aux normes antipollution de C A R B et EPA applicables et qu il est exempt de vices de pi ces et...

Page 55: ...Taille bordures Manuel d utilisation 27 remarque...

Page 56: ...pour future r f rence No de mod le _____________ No de s rie ____________ depannage Pendant la p riode de garantie les r parations de cette machine doivent tre effectu es par un concessionnaire r para...

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