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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 - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
4.
GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
5.
STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
6.
FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must be posi-
tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
7.
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly, Front (loop,
left hand) Handle assembly, steel drive shaft and Safety Decal.
8.
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.
9.
CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is
operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long, the engine will overheat and engine damage may occur.
10. 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. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
11. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
12. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
13. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
14. 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.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - 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.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers 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 - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" to close
choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "Run" position to open choke.
21. 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.
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