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ntroductIon

Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-

dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of

helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

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operator

’

manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and

information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly

specific to this product.

the

safety

manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards

and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.

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ontents

Introduction ..................................................................... 2

- The Operator's Manual ............................................. 2

- The Safety manual ................................................... 2

Safety .............................................................................. 3

- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3

- International Symbols .............................................. 3

- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .............. 3

- Equipment Check ..................................................... 6

Emission Control ............................................................ 8

Description ...................................................................... 7

Contents .......................................................................... 9

Assembly......................................................................... 9

- Remove Blade Guard ............................................. 10

- Install Blade Guard ................................................ 10

Operation ....................................................................... 11

- Fuel ........................................................................ 11

- Starting Cold Engine .............................................. 13

- Starting Warm Engine ............................................ 14

- Stopping Engine ..................................................... 14

- Hedge Trimming .................................................... 15

Maintenance .................................................................. 15

- Skill Levels ............................................................ 16

- Maintenance Intervals ............................................ 16

- Air Filter ................................................................ 17

- Fuel Filter ............................................................... 17

- Spark Plug .............................................................. 18

- Cooling System ..................................................... 18

- Exhaust System ...................................................... 19

- Carburetor Adjustment ........................................... 20

High Altitude Operation ...................................... 20

- Lubrication ............................................................. 21

- Sharpening Blades ................................................. 23

- Blade Adjustment ................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 25

Storage .......................................................................... 26

Specifications

................................................................ 27

Warranty Statements ..................................................... 27

Servicing Information ................................................... 32

- Parts/Serial Number ............................................... 32

- Service ................................................................... 32

- ECHO Consumer Product Support ........................ 32

- Warranty Card ........................................................ 32

- Additional or Replacement Manuals ..................... 32

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this

literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-

tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations

may include optional equipment and accessories, and may

not include all standard equipment.

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Page 1: ...jury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed ECHO provides an opera tor s manual and a safety manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury X7502256705 X750011605 02 13 ...

Page 2: ...t 3 Equipment Check 6 Emission Control 8 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 Remove Blade Guard 10 Install Blade Guard 10 Operation 11 Fuel 11 Starting Cold Engine 13 Starting Warm Engine 14 Stopping Engine 14 Hedge Trimming 15 Maintenance 15 Skill Levels 16 Maintenance Intervals 16 Air Filter 17 Fuel Filter 17 Spark Plug 18 Cooling System 18 Exhaust System 19 Carburetor Adjustment 20 High Altitud...

Page 3: ...cts Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Wear slip resistant foot wear Ignition Ignition ON OFF Do not operate with out guards in place Keep bystanders at least 4 5 meters 15 feet away Primer bulb Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position Choke Open WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word ...

Page 4: ...pecially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and...

Page 5: ...elieved that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that...

Page 6: ...ugh openings WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repaired by an autho rized servicing dealer before using An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMIL...

Page 7: ...e decals 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 information Hot Decal near muffler Right Front Handle Guard 16 15 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 6 5 4 ...

Page 8: ...L STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages then quickly and firmly DO NOT pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back damage to the starter will occur 9 FUEL TANK Contains fuel and fuel filter 10 FUEL TANK CAP Covers and seals fuel tank opening 11 REAR HANDLE Contains Stop Switch Throttle Lockout and Throttle Trigger 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT This lever must ...

Page 9: ... normal cutting Echo strongly recommends the blade guard be installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or dense branches efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade guard Parts Required Blade Guard Blade Lock Nuts Washers WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades wheneve...

Page 10: ...s every time blade guard is installed or removed INSTALL BLADE GUARD 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use a socket and extension when remov ing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove first three 3 blade locknuts A closest to handle 4 In...

Page 11: ...e engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to in adequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend X TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Operation WARNING Moving parts ...

Page 12: ...d fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel con tainer thoroughly before each use Shoulder level Fuel tank Handling Fuel danger Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel ...

Page 13: ... handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires or 5 pulls maximum 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 WARNING The blades must not move at idle ...

Page 14: ...uel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Grip the front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine starts NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure stopping engine 1 Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to ...

Page 15: ...ieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep ...

Page 16: ...t Clean 2 I C Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 I C R Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbon 2 I C Gear Housing Grease 2 I 1 Blades Inspect Clean 1 I C 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 I C Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 I All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection 2 Inspect blade and clean and sharpen as needed L...

Page 17: ...er fuel filter Level 1 Parts required REPOWERTM AIR FUEL FILTER KIT danger Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter NOTE Federal EPA regulations require all...

Page 18: ... Parts required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes in the crankcase are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of t...

Page 19: ...Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine or muffler cover 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 3 Remove exhaust guide A gasket B and screen C from muffler body 4 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the cata lytic element inside muffler 5 Replace scree...

Page 20: ...ne and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifica tions carburetor adjustment WARNING The blades must not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to these instructions or see your ECHO Dealer Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum d...

Page 21: ... and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Specifications page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed WARNING When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result lubrication Blad...

Page 22: ...ntire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in ser vice Gear Box Assembly Level 1 Parts required POWER BLENDXTM 14oz or Lithium Based Grease 1 Clean dirt from the grease fitting A 2 Carefully pump grease into fitting A DO NOT force grease Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage Apply 1 2 p...

Page 23: ...d Remove Install instruc tions 4 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots B on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat A 6mm 25 in Radius B 45º 6 Install blade guard see Blade Guard Remove Install instructions 7 Lubricate blades see Lubrication ins...

Page 24: ... Move stop switch to STOP position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Tighten blade screws A securely 4 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten locknuts B B IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal dam age may occur note Locking ability of Hedge Clipper blade lock nuts will diminish each time they are...

Page 25: ... 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 o F e v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t...

Page 26: ...Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops d...

Page 27: ... Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 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 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 16 9 fl oz Starter System Automatic Recoil Start...

Page 28: ...ncome producing use will 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 shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for r...

Page 29: ...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 operators manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts a...

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Page 32: ...resenting your unit for Warranty service 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 the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the mod...

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