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1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with
the 50 : 50 cleaning mixture.
2. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue
then wipe it from the blade.
3. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the
blade bolts are lubricated.
4. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in
service.
5. Check blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts until snug with 10
mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts from turning and
tighten locknuts with other 10 mm wrench.
Gear housing assembly
Tools required:
Grease Gun with Lithium Grease, Rag.
Parts required:
Lithium Based Grease.
1. Clean dirt from grease fittings.
2. Carefully pump grease in each fitting.
DO NOT
force grease.
Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.
Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-20 hours of opera-
tion.
MAINTENANCE
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.
CLEAN & LUBRICATION
Blades
Tools Required: Clean Rag, Brush, Oil Can, (2) 10 mm Wrench.
Parts Required:
20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50 : 50 mixture of
Kerosene and 20W Oil (cleaning).
WARNING
Shaft Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Bolt
Locknut
Loosen
1/2 turn
Grease
fitting
