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HEDGE
TRIMMING
1.
Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate
engine.
2.
Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge
or shrub and proceed to cut.
WARNING
Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
WARNING
The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect
ignition cable and remove the obstruction.
M
AINTENANCE
WARNING
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 have come to a complete
stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing
service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will
help achieve 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 the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
SKILL
LEVELS
Level 1 =
Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
Level 2 =
Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 =
Experience required. Specialized tools are required. ECHO recommends
that the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for service.
ECHO offers REPOWER
TM
Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. Just below each task
heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task. See your ECHO dealer for these parts.
