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1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is not factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly (some models) and
must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly, Front (loop,
left hand) Handle assembly, Flexible Drive Cable (solid steel drive shaft) and Safety Decal.
7. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - 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.
8. 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.
9. 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 and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced
during the trimming operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for
best operating technique.
11. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. Using the strap reduces
operator fatigue.
12. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case. Pull choke knob up to close the choke for cold
starting. Push knob down for the "RUN" position.
13. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
14. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
15. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTER - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrester prevents hot,
glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
16. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
17. 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.
18. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
19. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor
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.
20. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
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 techniques
and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe
operation.
