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DECALS

Locate this safety decal on your unit.  The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you
locate the decal. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions. If the decal cannot
be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.

Shaft Tube

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SYMBOLS

EQUIPMENT

Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or

replace as needed.

• Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks.

DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

• Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is operat-

ing.

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Hot

Surface

Carburetor adjustment

- Idle speed

Carburetor adjustment

- High speed mixture

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Read and understand

Operator's Manual.

Wear eyes, ears and

head protection

Emergency stop

Fuel and oil mixture

Finger Severing

Carburetor adjustment

- Low speed mixture

Safety/Alert

Avoid all power

lines. This unit is

not insulated

against electrical

current.

Do not operate

closer than 15 M

(50 ft.) from

electrical

hazards.

Keep bystanders

at least 15 meters

(50 feet) away.

Plan retreat path

from falling

objects.

Wear hand

protection. Use

two handed.

DO NOT smoke

near fuel.

DO NOT allow

flames or sparks

near fuel.

Wear slip

resistant foot

wear.

Engine choke

control.

Ignition

ON/OFF

Chain lubrication

Primer

bulb

Summary of Contents for Trimmer

Page 1: ...ead rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer Those manuals and this manua...

Page 2: ...aw Chain 13 Adjusting Automatice Oiler 14 Operation 14 Pruning Techniques 14 Maintenance 15 Skill Levels 15 Maintenance Intervals 15 Lubrication 16 Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement 17 Filing Saw Ch...

Page 3: ...oughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key wor...

Page 4: ...e engine is operat ing Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed m...

Page 5: ...Remove all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care...

Page 6: ...Face Head Protection When trimming overhead always wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 or CE requirements with a full face shield Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from...

Page 7: ...for hazards that could contrib ute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow...

Page 8: ...nerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made Kickback may occur when the...

Page 9: ...Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed 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 C...

Page 10: ...DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft 4 CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sealed gear ratio is 1 5 1 reduction 5 AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY Self oiling Use high quality...

Page 11: ...mbly line C making sure that the inner lower flex cable engages into the upper drive shaft coupler mount NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 4 Rotate locator p...

Page 12: ...njury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A located on cutting attachment 2 Turn saw chain tensioner screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover...

Page 13: ...adequate lubrication Refill the oil reservoir with each tank of fuel IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration do not use synthetic or silicone based oil ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Tools required 10 m...

Page 14: ...anch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutting shoe against branch This will prevent whipping of the branch DO NOT use back and forth sawing action Look out for branches immediately behind the branch b...

Page 15: ...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 req...

Page 16: ...able wipe clean and apply a thin coat 1 2 oz 15ml of high temperature automotive grease 5 Install lower flex cable Carefully fit lower drive shaft assembly into coupler B to decal assembly line C maki...

Page 17: ...nsion turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar forward and...

Page 18: ...osed above top cutter edge 2 Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of c...

Page 19: ...POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus p...

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