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Misuse result may in serious or fatal injuries. You must read, understand, and follow these safety instructions, and the instructions in the Operator’s Manual, before operating Model a Grass GT Trimmer, Pro-AttachmentSRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Series Powerhead, SB Split-Boom Trimmer-Brush Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries, if even engine is off and bladesare not contactmoving. Avoid with blades. Wear gloves to protect hands. cutter, or PE Power Edger. If operate you a model SB Split-Boom Pro or PAS Attachment Series multi-attachment unit, must you also read, understand, and follow the instructions in Attachmentyour PAS Operator’s Manual. For Grass Trimmer, Brushcutter and Edger Brushcutter Trimmer, For Grass SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY X7522340002 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION 2 STOPPING STARTING FUELING ASSEMBL OPERATOR SAFETY INTRODUCTION Table ofContents SAFETY OPERA MAINTENANCE STORAGE dle the job. job. the dle han to company maintenance landscape a professional call please atrisk, others or property, your you, put could perform to you wish task the that you feel if safely, or equipment the handle to unable you are If applications. of avariety in Edger Power or attachment, PAS trimmer, trimmer-brushcutter, a grass controlling and handling of capable physically be and times, atall You alert be also must reminders. safety important by these provided precautions safety the obey and labels, warning and symbols safety all You understand must you may using. be accessory or any attachment for Instructions Installation or Manual Operator’s the and Manual, Operator’s unit’s your Manual, Safety this understand and read must you unit, your servicing or operating, fueling, assembling, Before Edger. Power PE Model and attachment, with unit Split-Boom SB Model attachment, with unit Series PAS Model Pro-Attachment Trimmer-Brushcutter, Trimmer, SRM GT Grass Model aModel of operation to related ards haz from others and yourself protect to how describes manual This PROTECTION PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PERSONAL PE MODELS P SRM MODELS: PHYSICAL CONDITION DEBRIS SHIELD GENERAL SAFETY P PE MODELS BLADE APPLICA REACTION FORCES GRASS TRIMMER AS/SB MODELS: AS ATTACHMENTS TION SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS ...... Y ...... PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT ......

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22 19 17 15 15 13 10 12 24 25 38 35 34 32 28 25 45 44 - - 9 8 8 7 3 2 ENGLISH 3 NOTICE DANGER CAUTION WARNING Operator’s, Attachment, or Installation Attachment, or Operator’s, These symbols and warnings are provided to help make are provided to symbols and warnings These SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS SAFETY SYMBOLS The word "NOTICE” calls attention to a situation which may result in property or equipment damage if the information that is provided is not followed . NOTICE signal word only. (No safety alert symbol) NOTICE signal word only. The safety alert symbol appearing with the word The safety alert symbol appearing with could result “Caution!” calls attention to a hazard which in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Safety Alert Symbol/CAUTION Signal Word Alert Symbol/CAUTION Safety Safety Alert Symbol/WARNING Signal Word Signal Alert Symbol/WARNING Safety the word The safety alert symbol appearing with calls attention to a hazard which could result “Warning!” in death or serious injury if not avoided. Safety Alert Symbol/DANGER Signal Word Alert Symbol/DANGER Safety The safety alert symbol appearing with the word “Danger!” in death or calls attention to a hazard which will result serious injury if not avoided. Safety Alert Symbol Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential The Safety avoid serious or fatal injuries, To personal injury hazards. symbol. obey all safety messages that follow this This symbol means that the specific action shown is This symbol means these prohibitions can result in prohibited. Ignoring serious or fatal injury. Circle/Slash Prohibition Symbol Circle/Slash Prohibition These important safety symbols and warnings are used throughout this used throughout this and warnings are safety symbols These important in your may also appear manual, and Manual. Instruction protect you must take to and the precautions of potential hazards, you aware obey information, and and understand this must read You injury. yourself from labels as a visual also appear on safety symbols may These the instructions. you are transporting, precautions whenever follow these important reminder to handling, or storing your unit. fueling, operating, servicing, ENGLISH Failure todosocouldresultinseriousorfatalinjury. Read manualscarefully, andfollowrulesforsafeoperation. Read Operator'sandSafetyManuals SYMBOLSSAFETY WARNINGS AND 4 Unit notinsulatedagainstelectrical current. Avoid powerlines. Hazard Alert Shock container. immediately anddisposeofwipesinanapprovedfire-safe Risk offirefromgasolinespillsorleaks.Wipeup Hazard Alert Fire Contact withhotsurfacescancauseseriousburns. Hazard Alert Burn flame. Gasoline vaporcanexplodeifexposedtosparksoropen Hazard Alert Explosion cause seriousorfatalinjuries. Do notoperateindoors.Breathingcarbonmonoxidecan Carbon MonoxideHazard Alert Contact withbladescanresultinseriouscutsandamputation Blades Alert Sharp Wear heavydutyworkglovestoprotect hands Wear HandProtection requirements. Wear head,hearing,andeyeprotection thatmeet ANSI Wear Head,Eye,andHearingProtection ENGLISH 5 15m (50 feet) STOP 15m (50 feet) SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS SAFETY SYMBOLS Wear slip-resistant footwear to reduce risk of falls. to reduce risk slip-resistant footwear Wear Slip Alert Hazard Do not smoke near fuel. No Smoking Prohibition Flame Prohibition or fuel vapors. Do not allow flames or sparks near fuel Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines to electrical lines. Do not operate closer than 15m (50 feet) Keep bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) away when Keep bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) operating unit. Keep Bystanders 15m (50 feet) Feet Away Keep Bystanders 15m (50 feet) Feet Stop Symbol ignition switch Indicates the “Stop” position for the engine (Stop Switch). Prohibited Clothing Loose clothing, dangling protective clothing and shoes. Wear footwear increases risk of serious injury. accessories, or open Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe Moving parts can amputate clothing and loose objects away injuries. Keep hands, from all openings. Finger Sever Hazard ENGLISH bystanders, orcausedamagetopropertyequipment. while impairedcanresultinseriousinjurytooperatorand judgment, reflexes,vision,orcoordination.Operatingaunit alcohol, medication,oranyothersubstancethatcanimpair Do notoperateequipmentwhileundertheinfluenceof Do NotOperateEquipmentWhileImpaired SYMBOLSSAFETY WARNINGS AND 6 Do notoperatewithoutcorrectdebrisshield. Operate OnlyWith DebrisShield InPlace of blade. Edger Bladeispartiallyexposedduringoperation.Keepclear Blade Alert Edger care whenwalkinginedgingarea. Edger debriscanaffect stablefooting.Useextreme Debris Alert Edger line headonly. Metal bladescannotbeusedonunit.Usenylon (Use NylonLineHeadOnly) Metal BladeProhibition around trimmer-brushcutter. Maintain 15m(50feet)radiusdangerzone Zone Alert Danger cause seriousinjury. Work attachmentscanthrowdebris. Flying debriscan Flying DebrisHazard

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ear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing ear appropriate personal protective equipment Store the fuel and 2-stroke oil containers safely Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards Clear the work area of debris and other footing Make sure you have safe, unobstructed and hidden hazards Make sure the area to be cut is free of obstacles Safely prepare the fuel/oil mix Fuel your unit safely W have read and understand the Make sure all others who use the equipment tool. manuals before fueling or operating the pets. Clear the work area of bystanders and Read and understand this Safety Manual Read and understand this Safety Manual Read and understand the Operator with any blade, attachment, or Read and understand the Manual provided accessory that will be used. hen used properly, these tools time, save reduce effort, and make

• • • • • • • • • • • • properly, they can cause severe injury or death. must: Before using this equipment, you W difficult landscaping If handledtasks easy. carelessly or used im mer-brush cutters are powerful,profes sional-grade toolsdesigned for applica tions such as trimming grass and light weeds, and when properly configured (SRM/PAS/SB /straight shaft cuttingonly), brush, woody growth, and small saplings and trees. Pro AttachmentPAS Series and SB units can be equipped with a wide variety of lawn and landscaping attachments for tasks ranging from edging to pruning, allowing operators to perform an entire range of appli cations with just one powerhead. PE Power Edgers provide precise edging action for maintaining lawn borders in residential and commercial landscaping. Edgers can also be equipped with an attachment that quickly cleans out cracks and joints in sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, and other hard surfaces. GT GrassGT trimmers and SRM trim ENGLISH OPERATOR SAFETY OPERATOR 8 from sharpbranchesorflyingdebris. be wornoversafetyglassesorgogglestoprovideprotection requirements. Foradditionalsafety, afull-faceshieldmay Wear eyeprotectionthatmeetscurrent ANSI Z87.1 Eye andFaceProtection tive equipment: protec personal appropriate wear you must hazards, by these caused injury of risk against To protect help operation. safe for necessary precautions the take not you do if others you and to injury serious cause can hazards These hazards. area work other and debris, flying line, ting nylon spinning cut action, cutting powerful blades, sharp you to may expose attachment work or cutting powered other or brushcutter, atrimmer, Operating unit. the use to attempt or start, fuel, not do unit, the control and operate safely to way, unable physically are or any in impaired you are safely. If PAS attachment edger, or brushcutter, atrimmer, operate to able physically and alert Younation. mentally be must coordi or vision, reflexes, judgment, your affect can that substances any or other medication, alcohol, of influence the under are or fatigued, you are if unit the operate Never others. and self your to death or injury personal serious in result can impaired you are while unit this Operating PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PHYSICAL CONDITION

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CLOTHING PROTECTIVE putation. Keep hands, fingers, and allother body Workparts away. gloves and other heavy work clothing do not protect against serious injury if contact is made with moving blades or attachments. Wear sturdy work gloves to provide protection against cuts and scratches, and to help reduce the effects of vibration. Sharp Blades/Powerful Cutting Action.Contact with sharp edges of moving blades and attachments will cause severe injury or am Gloves Combination Face/Hearing Protection Combination Face/Hearing protection, the use of For complete face/hearing and shield provides face combination ear muffs/face in one unit. hearing protection all or goggles under the face wear safety glasses ALWAYS protection when cutting overhead shield, and wear head or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge using a PAS Clipper Attachments. Hearing/Ear Protection Protection Hearing/Ear recognized ANSI wearing highly recommends ECHO Inc. unit. you are operating the whenever hearing protection by loss caused prevents hearing Hearing protection ECHO to engine noise. prolonged exposure frequent or for constant heavy-duty ear plugs, or Inc. recommends hearing protection. use, wear earmuff-style ENGLISH OPERATOR SAFETY OPERATOR 10 your vision,andreplacethemaskasneededtopreventair restrictions. such aspollen.Makesurethemaskdoesnotimpair against sawdust,plantdebris,andothermatter operating unit.Dustmaskscanprovideprotection dust masktopreventinhalingthesematerialswhile common airborneallergensmayneedtoweara Operators whoaresensitivetowooddustorother Dust Protection be drawnintothemovingpartsofengine. become entangledwithbranchesorequipment,and earrings ornecklaces,anyotheritemsthatcould Never weardanglingorhangingjewelrysuchas buttoned orzipped,andkeepshirttailstuckedin. strings, frills,ordanglingstraps.Keepclothing Never wearties,looseclothing,orclothingwith General ClothingSafety for securefooting. objects. Makesuresolesarenon-slip protection againstdroppedorfalling toe shoesorbootsprovideextra to providefootprotection.Steel- Wear sturdyshoesorworkboots Foot Protection debris. cuts andscratchescausedbyflying Wear longpantstoprotectlegsfrom Leg Protection your grip. improve help to and vibration, and cold of fects ef the reduce help to gloves work sturdy Wear injuries. wrist/hand/arm painful in may result instructions follow to Failure injury. of risk minimize to instructions operation and safety all follow and Read injury. in result may vibration and/or cold to exposure Prolonged PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION

CAUTION PROTECTORS GLASSES SAFETY HEARING PANTS LONG - SHOULDER TRIM-FITTING HARNESS CLOTHES SHOES OR STURDY BOOTS ENGLISH 11 shoulders OPERATOR SAFETY , and contact a doctor. Early diagnosis , and contact a doctor. . void using your wrist in a bent or twisted position. void using your wrist in a bent or twisted to grip void using your thumb and index finger void awkward grips on the unit that may void awkward grips ake regular rest breaks. ake regular rest breaks. ake regular rest breaks. Reduce the speed and force of repetitive movements. If you experience tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms, stop using the unit immediately Try to maintain a straight wrist position. Try A things - use your whole hand. T and Exercise and stretch to strengthen muscles maintain circulation. Keep exposure to vibration at a minimum. of RSI can help prevent permanent nerve and muscle damage. A cause stress. Maintain control, but do not hold cause stress. Maintain tight grip. the unit with an excessively T to strengthen muscles, Exercise and stretch Keep exposure to and to maintain circulation. vibration at a minimum. swelling of the fingers, If you experience discomfort, redness, and/or stop using the unit, and contact a followed by whitening or loss of feeling, doctor Keep your body warm - pay particular attention Keep your body warm and wrists, and feet to head and neck, hands and ankles. A

• • • • • • • • • • • • may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and pain in these areas. weakness, and pain in these areas. may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, you at high risk for developing a Repetitive hand/wrist movement can put Carpal Syndrome (CTS). Tunnel such as Carpel Injury (RSI), Repetitive Stress Syndrome occurs when swelling in the wrist puts pressure on a nerve, Tunnel resulting in severe pain. protect yourself from these conditions, take the following precautions: To Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) and arms, hands, fingers the of tendons and muscles the of Overuse Raynaud's Syndrome Raynaud's to cold occur from exposure Syndrome can Raynaud’s condition known as A tingling, hands and arms, causing the affects This condition and/or vibration. of exposure The amount of color in the fingers. and loss burning, numbness, and varies by individual. trigger this is unknown, needed to the this condition, take protect yourself from To following precautions: ENGLISH injuries. Manual. Improper assemblycanresultinsudden partfailure,andserious ALWAYS sudden slipandseriousinjuries. incorrect orimproperlysizedtools canresultina ALWAYS operator andbystanders. is operated,andcouldresultinseriousinjuryto properly maycreateasafetyhazardwhentheunit model. Partsandaccessoriesthatappeartofit unless itisapprovedforuseonyourspecific attachment, part,oraccessoryonyourtrimmer/brushcutter NEVER installanyothertypeofblade,linehead,cutting properly. and thethrottlelock-outlevertriggerareworking assembled, allshieldsandrequiredguardsareinplace, NEVER fuel,start,oroperateyourunitunlessitisfully blades. moving away from body and hands keeps Always blades. moving with contact from protection provide not do gloves body.your Work of any part contact to blades allow not Do blades. handling when gloves work sturdy wear Always moving. not are blades and off is engine the even if cuts, severe in result can edges blade with contact body or hand Accidental sharp. extremely are es edg blade clearing and brush, weed, grass, Metal assistance orcallConsumerProductSupport. installing parts,contactyourDealerfor If partsaremissing,orifyouhaveaproblem complete faceprotection. be wornoverthesafetyeyeweartoprovide For additionalsafety appropriate protectiveeyewearoverglasses. that wearprescriptionglassesmust current ANSI Z87.1requirements.Operators ALWAYS use. for properly assembled, checked, and ready is unit until plug spark to lead plug spark connect not Do unit. assembling before plug atspark lead plug spark disconnect and STOP position to Move STOP switch ASSEMBLY 12 followtheassemblyinstructions inorder, asshownintheOperator’s usethecorrecttoolsforassembly. Using weareyeprotectionthatmeets , afull-faceshieldmay

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Spark Plug Wire - Keep feetand hands away Spark Plug ENGLISH - 13 X7522270602 11/15 Knife WARNING Cut-Off X7522270602 X7522270602 X752227dtpoy jdf irj attohh hhs oij aoig jaoiert aT Kper tijpoijreta;lrek;etyt SRM- 311- SRM- 311 SRM- 311S SRM- 311U hield MODELS, Cut-Off Knife WARNING DANGER WARNING X7522270602 X7522270602 X752227dtpoy jdf irj attohh hhs oij aoig jaoiert aT Kper tijpoijreta;lrek;etyt SRM- 311- X7522270602 Grass Cutter Trimmer/Brush Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY SRM Debris Shield GT Debris S WARNING

If your Model GT curved curved If your Model GT DEBRIS DEBRIS SHIELD Unit Configuration GT Models: shaft trimmer is not fully assembled, you the must assemble the unit as instructed in Operator’s Manual provided with the unit. Before using the unit, make sure the plastic are debris shield, trimmer head, and handle properly attached, and are securely fastened. curved shaft trimmer has been pre- If your GT assembled, you must make sure the plastic debris shield, handle, and trimmer head are properly installed and securely attached, as shown in the Operator’s Manual provided with the unit. Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut-off knife for cutting trimmer nylon line to length during operation. Use extreme carewhen assembling line nylon head to gear case to acciden avoid tal contact with cut-off knife. work Wear when assembling gloves linenylon head to gear case, contact and avoid with sharp cut-off knife edges. Position wiring safely to prevent snagging, separation of Position wiring safely during operation. Gather excess connectors, or breakage wiring clamp if provided on unit, or wire, and secure with area. Do not place wiring directly tuck behind the air filter against hot engine components. for nicks, cuts, exposed Check wiring and connectors as needed. Exposed wire or wire, or other damage, and repair or replace risk of fire or explosion, resulting in connectors can cause shocks, sparks, and serious injury. Loose connections can cause Check wire terminals for secure connections. switch from stopping engine. erratic engine operation, or prevent Stop Wiring use parts that appear to be worn, damaged, that appear to be worn, NEVER use parts mating incompatible with sized, or otherwise improperly for Consumer Support your dealer or parts. Contact properly. if parts do not fit assistance other pieces of or use parts from NEVER modify parts that Use only parts to assemble your unit. equipment your model. Modifying a part to fit are designed to fit cause premature failure. Parts from may weaken it, and and can create work properly, other models may not unsafe operating conditions. ENGLISH Set-up GuideSet-up page 14) (See GT on use models. for approved trimmers weed plastic Maxi-Cut ries GT or se heads nylon line only Use bystanders. and operator to injury serious in result can trimmer shaft aGT on curved blade anyof metal Use trimmer. shaft GT curved model NEVER ASSEMBLY 14 * All requiredinstallationhardware providedwithcuttingattachment Line Diameter Standard Cutting parts! these install must You ATTACHMENTS CUTTING THESE TO USE GT MAXI-CUTBLADE/NYLONLINEHEADSET-UP GUIDE Hardware install a metal blade on a a on blade ametal install Mounting Harness Handle Debris Shield Front * Thread Hex 3/8-24 R.H GT Series Maxi-Cut

Locknut Cutters Washer Plastic Grass/ Weed Flat N/A WARNING ECHOmatic Line Head Hardware Required Diameter GT Dual Extra Line .080 Plastic Shield(STD) Not Loop Handle(STD) - Not Required Trimmer Head ECHOmatic Line Head GT Single Hardware Front Handle Required Diameter Extra Line .080 Not GT GT Debris MODEL Shield NO Metal Loader Line Flat Washer Thread Hex Blades 3/8-24 R.H GT Rapid Diameter Locknut 2 Line Head .095 ENGLISH 15 Shield Debris

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. AS ­ AS/SB Attachments Barrier Bar Use table for barrier bar usage AS/SB Remove the barrier bar when using an attachment that does not require a barrier information. Use the barrier bar provided with the P See the P power head when instructed in the PAS power head when instructed in the PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.

• • PAS/SB Front Handle Configuration PAS/SB of your The required front handle configuration the unit may change, depending on PAS/SB attachment being used: type of PAS The Pro Attachment Series and Split-Boom models allow the use of a wide Attachment Series and Split-Boom models The Pro lawn, garden, and landscaping tasks. range of attachments to perform various and operating rules which must These attachments have individual safety must read and understand the safety and You be obeyed for safe operation. must also You before using the unit. operating instructions for each attachment Attachments. PAS review the general safety instructions for must also make sure your front handle is attachments, you If you change PAS properly configured for the new attachment. PAS/SB MODELS: PAS/SB SRM MODELS: MODELS: SRM Pro Attachment Series (PAS) and Split-Boom (SB) models Attachment Series (PAS) Pro attachments, and must series are for use only with PAS of attachment. not be used with any other type or brand and assemble attachment, Select the desired PAS using the the attachment to the powerhead driveshaft instructions in Follow the safety and operating coupler. the Operator’s attachment, and Manual provided with the Manual. General Safety Instructions in this Safety If your trimmer-brushcutter requires assembly before it assembly before requires If your trimmer-brushcutter sure the unit is properly you must make can be used, will be attachment you for the type of cutting configured in the Operator’s the instructions using. Follow Manual must install the required You the unit. provided with debris shield, handle, and any other cutting attachment, such as a harness loop and protective devices needed, 17) Set-Up Guide Page SRM/PAS/SB safety harness. See has been preassembled, you If your trimmer-brushcutter unit is properly configured for the type must make sure the performing. of cutting you will be unit is not properly If the first remove the incorrect parts, and configured, you must parts, following the instructions then install the correct in the Operator’s before using the trimmer- Manual brushcutter, ENGLISH Operator’s ManualorBladeConversion Kitforspecificinformation. Operator’s unit withablade.Seetheassembly instructionsinyour Use thisconfigurationtable as aguideforsettingupyour SRM/PAS/SB BladeSet-UpGuide accidental bladecontact. plastic bladecovertoprotect yourself andothersfrom blade. ECHOInc.recommendsusingtheoptional the unittoavoidcontactwithcuttingedgesof ALWAYS improperly. handled if injuries serious cause can blade ametal with equipped unit A trimmer-brushcutter PAS/SB Set-UpGuide,Page17) replacing thefronthandlewithaU-Handle(SeeSRM/ parts varybytypeofbladebeingused,andmayinclude install allofthepartsrequiredforbladeoperation. These or SBunitfromnylonlineheadtoablade,youmustalso SRM, PAS,If youchangethecuttingattachmentonyour SRM/PAS/SB BladeConfiguration ASSEMBLY 16 3. 2. 1. Brushcutter Clipper Articulating Hedge Pro Paddle Trimmer Rapid LoaderLine Pro Thatch Pro Sweep Standard LineTrimmer Power Pruner Tiller- Cultivator Shaft HedgeClipper Brushcutter requiresU-Handle&Harness Use J-HandleprovidedwithPro-Thatchattatchmentasabarrier requirements See SRM/P    ATTACHMENT useextremecarewhencarryingorhandling BARRIER BAR USE-PAS/SB ATTACHMENTS PAS 1 AS/SB BladeSet-upGuideonPage17forbladeuse

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X X U- Handle/Blade K B Circular MENDED Cover RECOM- NOT X X X X X 3 2 lade it ENGLISH 17 Pin*** Upper/ Plates** Shoulder Clearing U-Handle Metal 80T Metal 80T Metal 22T New Cotter Saw Blade Harness**** Lower Blade Brush Blade Brush Blade PE POWER EDGER ASSEMBLY - - Loop Pin*** Weed Weed Blade Upper/ Grass/ Plates** Harness Shoulder Metal Tri- Handle w/ New Cotter Barrier Bar, Barrier Bar, or U-Handle Cut/8 Tooth Cut/8 Tooth Lower Blade Edger Blade Keep Hands/ Feet Away Feet Away From Loop Rigid Pin*** Harness Shoulder Handle w/ New Cotter Barrier Bar, Barrier Bar, Plastic Tri- Cut Grass/ Upper Plate or U-Handle & Glide Cup Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Weed Blade Weed DANGER Loop Metal Pin*** Weed Weed Upper Shield

SRM/PAS/SB SET-UP GUIDE* SET-UP SRM/PAS/SB Plastic Washer Handle, Cutters Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut w/or w/o Harness Shoulder Pro Maxi- Barrier Bar New Cotter Cut Grass/ Plate & Flat Blade Shield modify edger or install remove debris shield or install grass, weed, clearing, Debris Handle Harness Mounting Hardware Brushcutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a Brushcutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry double harness  ARNING! DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT (CURVED SHAFT MODEL MODEL SHAFT (CURVED BLADES ON GT INSTALL ARNING! DO NOT New cotter pin required each time blade is installed. New cotter pin required each time blade  blades or attachments not approved by for use on model PE power edgers. NEVER deflector flap. NEVER or any other type of brushcutter, circular metal saw blades or cutting attachment on an edger. NEVER Arbor diameter of Upper Blade must match arbor diameter of metal blades. Arbor diameter of Upper Blade must match TRIMMERS W

You You must install these parts To Use These Use These To Blades • • • ** *** **** * PE MODELS PE Assemble unit only as instructed in Operator’s Manual, using parts provided with unit. Modification, improper assembly, or use of unap proved blades or attachments, can result in seri ous injury, engine failure, and voiding of warranty. Use only blades and attachments approved for use on PE Series power edger models. ENGLISH ASSEMBLY 18 Consumer Product Support. a problemassembling yourunit,contact Dealerforassistanceorcall If partsaredamaged,missing, ordonotoperateproperly, orifyouhave lock-out leverandtriggerare working properly. is fullyassembled,allshields and requiredguardsareinplace,thethrottle NEVER Manual forassemblydetailsandpartlocationsyourunit. properly andsecurelyassembledworkingcorrectly. SeetheOperator’s shields, protectivedevices,andallotherpartsare After assembly, checkyourunittomakesureguards, Final Assembly CheckList apart tomaintaingoodcontroloftheunit. are farenough hands theoperator’s ensure helps and distance betweentherearhandleandfronthandle, minimum handlespacinglineindicatesthe handle spacingdecalonthedriveshafthousing. The the minimumhandlespacingline,asshownon Make surethefrontloophandleispositionedbeyond All FrontLoopHandleModels any attachment, accessory, or parts kit that will be used. be will that kit parts or accessory, any attachment, with provided Instructions Installation or Manual tor’s Opera the in and Manual, Operator’s unit’s your Manual, Safety this in instructions operating and safety all obey and You understand, read, must attachments. or blades spinning away from parts body other all and feet, hands, Keep injuries. ous seri cause and footwear, and clothing, protective gloves, work through cut can attachments and blades edger Moving injury. fatal or serious cause Edger, can Power or attachment and unit SB PAS/ or any brushcutter, of trimmer, use Improper • • • • • • • • LWAYS • •

Connect sparkpluglead. Move ST positions. moving feelybetweenSTOP andrun Make surestopswitchoperatesproperly position whenreleased. Make surethrottletriggerreturnstonormal unless throttlelockoutleverisdepressed. Make surethrottletriggerdoesnotoperate Make surethrottlelock-outleverresetswhenreleased. Make sureallrequiredhardwarehasbeenusedandisproperly tightened. used toassembleunitortightenhardware. A A A LWAYS LWAYS fuel,start,oroperateyourunit unlessit OP switch tostopposition. storeassemblytoolssafelyawayfromtheworkarea. remembertoremovelockingbar, T-wrench, andanyothertools useanewsplitpineachtimebladeisinstalledorreplaced.

DANGER , Throttle Trigger - Minimum Handle - Spacing Line Stop Switch PE DebrisS PE Handle Spacing Lockout Lever Throttle D Minimum eflector hield Flap ENGLISH 19 FUELING Fill Fuel Outdoors Open Fuel Cap Slowly - - - fill fuel tanks outdoors over open allow room in tank for expansion. ALWAYS DANGER

loosen fuel caps slowly to allow or handling fuel. use extreme care when mixing, storing, place container to be filled with keep the metal filling pump nozzle in use an approved, "no-spill" type fuel follow posted safety instructions for overfill fuel tank - ALWAYS remove tank cap or refuel a unit while the engine is hot or running fill fuel tanks indoors - smoke near fuel. allow flames or sparks near fuel. fill fuel container on SUV/truck bed or LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS NEVER NEVER ground. DO NOT Fill tank no more than 95 percent full, or to “Safe Fill Line” if marked on container. NEVER NEVER A pressure in tanks and containers to escape A A NEVER in trunk of car. A A build- gasoline on the ground to prevent static up during filling. contact with the fuel container while dispensing static fuel to prevent buildup and discharge of electricity. A container with tight-fitting caps. filling fuel containers at filling stations.

• • • • • • • • • • • • Follow these important safety precautions to minimize risk of explosion or fire: Follow these important safety precautions ing materials, static electricity, and all other sources ignitionfueling when of unit. Gasoline vapor is heavier and can than air, travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electrical motors, pilot lights, and or hot running engines. Vapors ignited an ignitionby source can flash back to the fuelcontainer, resulting in an explo sion, fire, serious or fatal injuries, and ex propertydamage. tensive Gasoline is extremely flammable.Vapors are explosive. Keep at least m) 50 feet (15 fromaway heat, sparks, open flame, smok Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Explosion/Fire/Burn ENGLISH FUELING 20 Fuel Mix Data Sheet. Safety Material the of acopy for echo-usa.com www. visit information, aid first and safety detailed more For liquids. flammable handling for cautions pre and warnings safety all observe and tions, instruc manufacturer’s oil the follow and Read force. explosive with ignite or fire, flash cause can that vapors release can oil Heated lowed. swal if may harmful that be additives other and distillates petroleum contains oil engine 2-Stroke • • • • • • • • • LWAYS • • • OUTOFREACHCHILDREN. • •

with waterfirsttominimizefirerisk. create asliphazard ifnotattendedto. A A A handling. WEAR SAFETY IMMEDIATELY. PHYSICIAN OR A POISONCONTROL CENTER If swallowed,donotinducevomiting. KEEP ignition. heat, sparks,openflames,andothersourcesof ventilated, unoccupiedbuilding,awayfrom A allow tocoolbeforecheckingforleaks. gasoline. Setunitdowninasafelocation,and engine ignitionoff ifyousmellthestrongodorof ST refueling locationbeforestartingengine. A unit -NEVERstartoroperateawithleaks. A refueling. A for tightness. A IMMEDIA safely. Useafireproofcontainerdesignedforsafedisposal. A VOID inhalingoilmistsorvapors. VOID repeatedorprolongedskincontact. LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS OP USINGUNITIMMEDIATELY andshut storefuelcontainersinawell moveatleast3m(10ft.)awayfrom checkfuelsystemforleaksbeforeusing closefuelcontainerimmediatelyafter tightenfueltankcapsecurely-check wipeupspillsimmediately, anddisposeoffuelsoakedwipes wipeupspills promptly -spillsmay TELY changeclothesiffuelspillsonclothing.Wet clothesdown GLASSESwhenmixingor

WARNING CALL

- - Start atleast3m(10ft.) - Wear SafetyGlasses Tighten capsecurely from fuelingarea. when mixingor

2-Stroke EngineOil handling fuel (10 ft.) (10

GASOLINE

3 m m 3 GASOLINE ENGLISH 21 E-20 E-85 FUELING GASOLINE shaking container Tighten cap before Tighten - - - DANGER

approved for use in 2-stroke follow mixing instructions in Operator’s follow mixing instructions caps are tightly make sure fuel container in a safe location, store fuel containers prepare fuel/oil mix in an approved fuel mix in an approved prepare fuel/oil store oil in open or unmarked containers. open or unmarked store oil in LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS A Manuals. A container to mix fuel and secured before shaking oil. A sealed tightly. with caps and vents NEVER A container

• • • • • Also, follow these important safe-handling precautions to minimize risk of to minimize risk precautions these important safe-handling Also, follow fuel/oil mix: or fire when preparing explosion kets, carburetors and other engine components. engine other and carburetors kets, heating, fuelvapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels also may cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gas use raw (unmixed) fuel, or any high-ethanol fuel NEVER use raw (unmixed) fuel, or any high-ethanol as E20 -E85, in a two-stroke engine. (ethanol content greater than 10%) such fuel/oil mix should be identified as Fuel containers filled with 2-stroke engine separately to prevent using raw or containing fuel/oil mix, and should be stored high ethanol gasoline in a two-stroke engine. gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss over of power, Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) fuels or any not meeting re NOT are quirements ENGLISH Follow theseimportantsafetyruleswhenstartingyourunit: you haveanyquestions. Manual.SeeyourdealerorcontactConsumerSupport forhelpif Operator’s Adjustment” instructionsandidlespeedspecificationsprovided inyour work attachmentmovesatidle,re-adjustcarburetoraccordingto“Carburetor cutting head/PAS attachment doesnotmoveatidle.Ifthecuttinghead/ result. Periodiccarburetoradjustmentmaybenecessaryto assurethe attachment) mustnotmoveatidle,otherwiseseriouspersonalinjurymay The cuttinghead/workattachment(nylonlinehead,blade,orPAS/SB malfunction. (See“Stopping”page24) switch, andknowhowtoperformanemergencystopincaseofaswitch Before startingtheunit,makesureyouknowlocationofunit’ To avoidlossofcontrolandseriousinjury: immediately when the engine starts. moving start will depressed) fully trigger tle (throt throttle (full) atwide-open starting require that units on attachment head/work cutting The provided. rules safety the obey and instructions, starting these follow always starting, of ease and safety your For engine. of type and model your for instructions starting specific has unit your for Manual Operator’s The STARTING 22 • • • • • •

NEVER idling (throttletriggernotdepressed). DO NOTuseunitifcuttinghead/workattachmentmoveswhileengine is when enginestarts. Release thethrottletriggerimmediately Keep thecuttinghead/workattachmentof attachment. Stay clearofthecuttinghead/work starter handle. Stabilize unitongroundbeforepulling of consciousness, braindamage,ordeath. Prolonged exposure toCOmaycauseloss and otherflu-likesymptomsif breathed. Carbon Monoxide(CO)causes nausea a colorlessandodorlesspoisonous gas. dangerous levelsofCarbonMonoxide, circulation. Indooroperation produces anywhere elsewherethereis poorair Manualbeforeusingunit. unit’s Operator’s be struckorbecomeentangled. the groundandclearofobjectsthatcould startorrunyourunitindoors

DANGER Adjust idlespeedasinstructedinyour f Stabilize unitonground Do notoperate indoors - Operator’s Manual Operator’s Trimmer/BrushCutter Grass X7522270602 SRM- 311- Kpertijpoijreta;lrek;etyt aT hhsoijaoigjaoiert X752227dtpoy jdfirjattohh X7522270602 WARNING WARNING DANGERWARNING MODELS, s “STOP” SRM- 311U SRM- 311S SRM- 311 SRM- 311- Kpertijpoijreta;lrek;etyt aT hhsoijaoigjaoiert X752227dtpoy jdfirjattohh X7522270602 WARNING 11/15 X7522270602 ENGLISH 23

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(10 ft.) Never drop start unit Never use one-hand of fueling location Do not start within 3 m (10 ft.) Do not start within grip the unit firmly when starting to hold the unit securely on the right side remove blade cover before remove blade cover head on the start the unit with power move at least 3 m (10 ft.) move at least start a PAS/HCA (extended start a PAS/HCA “drop start” the unit or attempt to start the start a unit near a gasoline start a unit AIN a secure, two-handed grip at all times shut unit off immediately if it shakes or shut unit off WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS MAINT while unit is in use. AL unit, and Tag vibrates excessively when started. center have it checked by an authorized service before placing back in use. A handle. prevent loss of control when pulling starter A on the of your body with both hands. Use left hand handle, front handle and right hand on the rear equipped or use left and right handgrips on units with U-Handle for metal blade use. shaft, articulating blade) unit while shaft, articulating blade) position. Make blade is in folded/locked first. cutting angle adjustment A NEVER unit while it is resting on blade tips. If a protective blade cover is used, If a protective blade A blade cover nearby, starting unit. Keep on blade when and place cover back and blade has stopped. unit is off NEVER the head/work attachment off ground, with cutting debris and all obstructions. ground and clear of NEVER or spilled gasoline. container A refueling location before away from starting engine.

• • • • • • • • • • ENGLISH the STOP switchmalfunctions: Use this“Emergency”Stoppingsequenceonlyif stop, andhaveyourdealerrepairtheswitchbeforeusingunitagain. does notstoptheunitwhenrequired,usechoketostallenginea spark plugfromdischargingaspark.IftheSTOP switchmalfunctionsand The “STOP” switchstopstheunitbygroundingignitionandpreventing STOPPING 24 • • • • • •

“COLD ST move thechokecontrollevertoclosed, assembly tomaintaincontroloftheunit,and Keep onehandonthethrottlecontrolhandle obstructions. the unitonasafe,flatsurface,clearof cutting attachmenthasstopped,place After theenginehasreturnedtoidleand attachment tostop. to idle,andwaitforcuttinghead/work Release triggerandallowenginetoreturn having abrokenST plug lead,andtagtheunittoidentifyitas After theenginestops,disconnectspark stop. and waitfortheenginetostallacomplete Hold theunitwithasecure,two-handedgrip, engine. before usingitagain. Have theunitrepaired Do notrestarttheunit. switch. ART” ( OP ) positiontostallthe Spark Plug Wire (COLDSTART POSITION) CHOKE CLOSED Spark Plug

ENGLISH 25 OPERATION DANGER

GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL Finger Sever Hazard cause severe Moving parts can amputate fingers or objects away injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose disconnect Always stop engine, from all openings. have come spark plug, and make sure all moving parts to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Hot Exhaust/Burn Hazard equipment The exhaust produced by gasoline-powered flammable is hot, and can cause burns or ignite nearby against your materials. Never blow engine exhaust The muffler and body or toward flammable materials. during use, and surrounding area become extremely hot can cause serious burns if touched. All equipment features spark-arresting mufflers as standard equipment. Spark All equipment features spark-arresting mufflers of carbon from being discharged from arrestors prevent hot, glowing particles or missing spark arrestor can Operation with a damaged, loose, the muffler. result in fire. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a Engine exhaust contains of consciousness, carbon monoxide can cause loss poisonous gas. Breathing outdoors only. or death. Start and operate serious injury, Spark Hazard Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carbon Monoxide Blade Hazard and have are extremely sharp, Metal blades Contact with moving powerful cutting action. will cause blades or cutting attachments all other Keep hands, feet, and serious injury. moving blades and body parts away from work at all times. Wear cutting attachments hearing protection, and gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing. ENGLISH this equipment. Installation Instructionsforanykitoraccessorybeinginstalledbeforeusing Manual,the unit’s Operator’s Manual,andinthe Attachment Operator’s and followallsafetyoperatinginstructionsinthismanual,your eye injury, lossofsight,orpropertydamage. You mustread,understand, fatal injuriestooperatorandbystanders.Flyingdebriscancauseserious unapproved cuttingheadsandworkattachmentscanresultinseriousor Careless operation,misuse,improperconfigurationorassembly, oruseof DANGER ZONE OPERATION 26 • • • • • • • • LWAYS • MUST BEWORNBY OPERATOR. PERSONSINZONEOFRISKBEYOND

DANGER ZONE.EYE,EAR,FACE, FOOT, LEG AND BODY PROTECTION NO PERSONEXCEPTOPERATOR IS ALLOWED IN15METERRADIUS* NEVER NEVER A A A A terrain whenmoving aroundtheworkarea. and othertriphazards, andbepreparedfor the A to preventequipmentdamage. of injuryfromflyingdebrisand lossofcontrol,and hazards whenoperatingyour unittominimizerisk cutting/work attachment.Stay clearofthese or othersimilarobjectsthatcould breakthecuttinglineordamage A become entangled,ordamagethecuttinghead/workattachment. stones, wood,cans,brokenglass,andotherobjectswhich couldbethrown, A burns, andwearsturdyshoesorworkbootswithnon-slipsoles. face, hearing,andhands. stopped moving. you haveshuttheunitoff andthecutting/workattachmenthascompletely where youareworking.Don’tallowotherstoenterthesafetyzoneunless LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS operateaunitwithfuelleakofanykind. operatewithmissing,broken,orlooseparts. checkthegroundforsurface obstacles checkforhiddenhazardssuchassprinklerheads,metalstakes, cleartheintendedcutting/workareaofdebrissuchaswire, safety-checkequipmentcarefullybeforeuse. wearprotectiveclothingtominimizeriskofcuts,scrapes,and wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmenttoprotecteyes, maintainaminimumsafetyzoneof50feet(15meters)from DANGER ZONEMUSTWEAREYEPROTECTION. DANGER ZONE DANGER ZONE 15 METERS 50FEET Always cleardebris before usingunit RISK ZONE 100 FEET METERS 30 ENGLISH 27 OPERATION to hold unit Always use 2 hands Stop unit immediately if sudden vibration occurs shut the engine off and let the blade or attachment stop before shut the engine off keep fingers, hands, and all other body parts away from the keep fingers, hands, and all other body attachment and maintain a direct line of sight to the cutting/work keep both hands on the unit to keep the muffler exhaust directed cut using a stable stance, with both cut using a stable stance, hold the unit firmly with two hands, firmly with two hold the unit use extra care to maintain footing care to maintain footing use extra carry unit around the work site while the blade or attachment is allow anyone to reach into the cutting/work area for any reason allow anyone to reach into the cutting/work work area is poor. work in the dark or when visibility of the touch the muffler, muffler cover, or muffler cover, touch the muffler, allow flammable debris such as dried allow others near the cutting/work allow others near the stand on a ladder or other temporary stand on a ladder or be alert for changes in operation that could signal a problem - be alert for changes in operation that could WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS sudden vibration, unusual noise, the strong smell of fuel, or poor engine sudden vibration, unusual noise, the strong performance, all require immediate attention. Stop the unit and correct any problems before resuming cutting. NEVER rotating. A lifting the unit and moving to a new position. while the unit is running. A NEVER AL A area. cutting/work attachment and cutting/work NEVER Be aware of what lies in the area where cutting/work is being performed. at all times. the path of the cutting/work attachment A NEVER unit to cool down Allow the surrounding area. before performing any maintenance in the muffler area. NEVER area. Heat from operation can leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust ignite these materials, and cause fire. NEVER you are cutting. area, or to hold material A maintain control. away from your body. A feet on the ground. NEVER injure can fall or slip, and You platform. yourself or others. A A the handles for wrapped around with thumbs grip. Left/front handle a secure, comfortable handle in right in left hand and right/rear hand. around sloping, hilly, or slippery ground, and or slippery hilly, around sloping, raised surfaces like steps, around uneven edging, and curbs. walkways,

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LWAYS • ENGLISH OPERATION 28 radius around the unit being operated. being unit the around radius (15 foot Zone,” a50 meter) “Danger the of out pets and bystanders Keep injury. cause to force sufficient with debris throw can line lon ny -rotating speed athigh rotate heads Line Flying Debris GT/SRM/PAS Units-UsingNylonLineHeads GRASS TRIMMER & TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER • • • • • • • LWAYS •

head athighspeed,andcauseseriousinjuries. Entangled fencewirecanspinaroundwithcutting avoid entanglementwithlooseorbrokenwires. Keep cuttinglineawayfromwirefencesto injury Contact withspinningnylonlinewillcauseserious as neededtochangedebrisflow point ofcuttingcontact.Changelineheadposition debris. Debrisflowsindirectionoflineheadrotationat minimize riskofbeingstruckandinjuredbyflying Keep debrisflowdirectedawayfromoperatorto and isproperlysecuredtothegearcasehousing. Make suredebrisshieldisalignedwithdriveshaft, Make surecut-of locking barhasbeenremoved. case driveshaft,and,ifusedtoinstalllinehead, Make surelineheadissecurelyattachedtogear and cancausedebristostrike youintheface. above groundlevelproduces a higherdebrisflow, knee height-operationwiththecuttingheadwell NEVER away fromlinehead. debris shield,andnylonlineheadissecured. ground debris. line breakage,andflyingpiecesoforother etc.) canresultinlossofcontrolunit,nylon hidden hazards(sprinklerheads,metalstakes, starting. Trimmer headornylonlinecontactwith A . Keephands,feet,andallotherbodyparts operatetrimmerwithcuttingheadabove checkareaforhiddenhazardsbefore f knifeisproperlyassembledtothe

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Keep cuttinghead head issecurely away fromwire Make sureline fastened fences ENGLISH 29 Rotation the left Tilted to Tilted Scything OPERATION GT Trimming SRM Trimming Rotation Tilted to Tilted the right Tilt the cutting head down the cutting head down Tilt AS/SB (Straight shaft, (Curved shaft, clockwise line (Curved shaft, clockwise Feed the spinning line into the material to be cut. Tilt the line Tilt into the material to be cut. Feed the spinning line wear gloves when handling or when handling or wear gloves follow instructions provided in provided in follow instructions Swing the cutting head in a level arc, LWAYS on the left side (air filter side) while cutting on the left side (air filter side) while cutting to direct cutting debris away from operator. you Feed the line gradually into the material or wish to cut, avoiding contact with fences other barriers. A A been in use a line head that has reloading get very hot case and driveshaft - the gear if touched. and can cause burns Operator’s head for Manual or with line advancing nylon line. loading or Model SRM/P Model GT head rotation) - Tilt counter-clockwise line head rotation) - the cutting head down on the right side (muffler side) while cutting to direct cutting Feed the line debris away from operator. gradually into the material you wish to cut, avoiding contact with fences or other barriers.

• • LWAYS • • Scything - being gradually feeding the line into the material a swath. cut. Move forward with each arc to cut Use a Width of cutting swath depends on arc. arc for larger arc for a wider swath, or a smaller direct a narrow swath. Keep line head tilted to cutting debris forward or away from you. Applications be used for trimming, Nylon line heads may scalping of grass and scything, edging, and light weeds. - Trimming direct cutting debris away from you: head to one side to ENGLISH Weed, Brush,&ClearingBlades SRM/PAS BrushcutterOperation-UsingMetalGrass/ OPERATION 30 foot (15meter)radiusaroundtheunitbeingoperated. bystanders andpetsoutofthe“SafetyZone,”a50 with sufficientforcetocauseseriousinjury. Keep Spinning bladescanthrowcuttingandgrounddebris Observe 50’ (15m)DangerZone bystanders. and operator to injuries serious in result can instructions, operating and safety all follow to failure or equipment, of care or assembly improper Misuse, equipment. Wear all required personal protective blades. away from parts body other all and feet, hands, Keep injury. fatal or serious cause can blades moving with Contact Sharp Blades/PowerfulCutting Action • • • • • • • •

restrictions arefollowedatall times. Zone boundaries.Makesure allDangerZone Moving aboutwhilecuttingchanges Danger cutting. and clearworkareacompletelybeforeresuming entering DangerZoneduringcutting.Stopunit Be alertforbystanders,children,andpets transport. Use BladeProtectorstopreventinjuryandprotectbladeteeth duringunit safely afterremovaltopreventinjuryfromaccidentalcontact. Keep bladesinprotectivepackaginguntilreadytoinstall.Store W packaging. Read, understand,andobeywarningsinstructionsonblade manual beforeusingtrimmer/brushcutterwithmetalblade. Read, understand,andobeyallwarningsinstructionsinthissafety Read bladeselection,assembly blades. before usingtrimmer/brushcutterwithmetalblade. manual sharpening instructionsinoperator’s ear sturdyworkgloveswhenhandling,installing,orremovingmetal

DANGER , and 15m(50ft) ENGLISH 31 OPERATION Standard Harness Heavy-Duty Harness use blade only for application for which it was intended use the correct front handle for the type of blade being used. use extreme care when cutting near check area for hidden hazards before use a metal blade with a plastic debris use a dull or damaged blade. use an edging blade, circular saw blade, use an edging blade, circular saw blade, use a metal blade on a Model GT (Curved use a metal blade on a Model GT stop unit immediately and check for blade damage if an object stop unit immediately and check for blade WAYS engine immediately if sudden vibration occurs, and check blade for OP engine immediately if sudden vibration earing hearing protection and engine noise may protection and earing hearing LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS Make sure the warning sign on the back of the the warning sign on Make sure for easy is properly positioned shoulder harness others. viewing by W about to enter the from hearing others prevent you visual safety checks Perform regular Safety Zone. to help ensure a safe of the area while cutting work area. NEVER A A NEVER NEVER or any other type of saw blade on an SRM/PAS/SB for use unit. Only use brushcutter blades approved on your model brushcutter. ECHO Inc. recommends using a U-Handle for all blade use. ST NEVER shield. Shaft) Grass Trimmer A AL chipped, or dulled by impact. is struck. Do not use blade if cracked, bent, Replace blade before resuming cutting. damage before using. A ground hazards and other obstacles. starting. Remove hazard, or mark location starting. Remove hazard, or mark location of hazard to prevent striking it while using brushcutter.

• • • • • • • • • • • • Unit Configuration - Blade Use Blade must be matched to Blade use requires specific unit configuration. Chart page 14. application requirements. See Blade Configuration Hidden Hazards or hidden hazards Blade contact with exposed metal stakes, sprinkler heads, (rocks, metal posts, loss of control, and injury etc.) can result in sudden flying debris. Blade damage from blade contact or and serious injury caused can result in breakage, Cutting with a dull or by flying blade fragments. risk of kick out and loss of damaged blade increases control. ENGLISH resistance, thegreaterreactiveforce. is directedbacktowardtheunit. The greaterthecuttingforceoramountof by thecuttingteethofablademeetresistance,andsomeforce reaction duringcutting.Reactiveforcesoccurwhentheforcebeingapplied and canhelpyoutomaintaincontroloftheunitifexperienceasudden Understanding whatcausesthesereactiveforcesmayhelpyoutoavoidthem, resulting inseriousinjurytooperatorandbystanders. reaction forcescancausealossofbalanceorcontroltheunit, produce suddenstrongreactionforcesthataredifficulttocontrol.Strong During normaluse,operatingabrushcutterwithcircularmetalbladecan Push/Pull -Kickback/Kickout OPERATION 32 the contactpointwhereresistanceoccurs. is intheoppositedirectionofbladerotationat operator. Inbothexamples,thereactiveforce of theblade,unitwillpushbacktoward point ofcuttingresistanceisontherightside resistance isontheleftsideofblade.If away fromtheoperatorifpointofcutting counterclockwise willcausetheunittopull As shownintheillustration,abladeturning are alsocalled“Blade Thrust.” is beingmade. These typesofreactiveforces contact point,regardlessofwherethe the oppositedirectionofbladerotationat the pointofcontact. The reactiveforceisin used, andthedirectionofbladerotationat force dependsonthesideofbladebeing on thesidesofblade. The directionofthe operator. These forcesaretheresultofcutting or thatpulltheunitdirectlyawayfrom push theunitdirectlytowardoperator, Push andpullforcesarereactivethat Push andPullForces REACTION FORCES Contact Point PUSH PULL Contact Point ENGLISH 33 Pin Plate Nut Hex Blade Lower Cotter Plate Lower Blade Shield Kickout Blade Rotation Metal Debris OPERATION Pin Blade Cotter Blade Assembly Plate such as extremely dry brush, such as extremely dry Upper Blade use a new cotter pin when check to make sure head use correct assembly hardware use correct blade arbor size. install blade with teeth pointed in tighten blade hardware securely WAYS wear gloves when handling and WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS voiding obstacles and ground hazards voiding obstacles and A A A A installing or replacing blades. locking tool and hex wrench have been removed from cutting head after assembly. AL assembling blade to unit. A when installing blade and debris shield. A direction of rotation. using properly sized tools Using extra care when cutting harder materials Using extra care when trees saplings, and small secure position Cutting from a stable, Using the correct blade for the cutting job Using the correct blade blades Using properly sharpened even force to the blade Applying consistent, during the cut A

• • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not exceed recommended blade cutting Do not exceed recommended blade cutting larger trees. Use a chain saw for capacity. Exceeding cutting capacity can cause blade binding in cut, blade damage, and risk of injury from blade breakage during cutting. Cutting capacity depends on blade diameter - see operator’s manual or catalog for more information. Blade Cutting Capacities Follow the instructions in the Operator’s Manual to install a blade on your unit. Blade Assembly Kickout is also a reactive force caused by also a reactive force Kickout is of blade to cutting, but the direction resistance of the blade), (to the left or right thrust is lateral the operator. forward or back toward instead of Kickout can be Push, Pull, and In most cases, by: reduced or eliminated Kickout ENGLISH Use bladesonlyinrecommendedapplications. OPERATION 34 To preventbinding: sharpening information Sharpening," onnextpageforimportant teeth, orotherwisedamaged.(See"Blade replace bladeifcracked,bent,missing proceeding. Sharpenteethifdull,or Inspect thebladefordamagebefore to avoidbeingstruckbyspring-backorfalling. motion. Usecautionwhenreleasingthetree directly awayfromthecutinastraight-line of thecuttoopencut,andpullblade blade. Push thetree away from the entry point and supportthetrimmer/brushcuttertokeepstressoff the To freeabladethatisboundinthecut, injury. blade canbendtheblade,andresultinfailure force toprythecutopen. Applying pryingforcetothe in acut,don’ttrytogetitoutbyapplying“upanddown” or injuryfromfragmentsandflyingdebris.Ifabladebinds Binding candamageblade,andresultinbladebreakage Binding -Bladesmaybindinthecutifdullorforced. Blade CuttingProblems BLADE APPLICATIONS • • • • • • • •

saplings, smalltrees,andthick,heavybrush. stalks. brush, smallsaplings,andlargeweedswiththick and palmgrass. vegetation, andthick-stalkedgrowthsuchasreeds for cuttingthickgrasses,weeds,lighttomedium Grass/W Don’t rockbladesincut teeth Don’t usebladeswithdamaged ormissingcutting Don’t exceedcuttingcapacityofblade A Keep bladessharp Clearing Blades- Brush Blades- void excessivepressureduringcuts eed Blade-UseGrass/Weed blades Use Brushbladesforcuttingdried Use ClearingBladestocut stop theengine,

engine off!

Turn Open cuttofreeblade with engineoff blade fordamage Inspect jammed Jammed Clearing Blade Brush Blade Grass/W Blade eed ENGLISH 35 VE 2MM CRACK RADIUS 30° ANGLE UNFILED GULLET MAY GULLET MAY LEA SHARP CORNER SHARP GT Maxi-Cut OPERATION SHARPENING SHARPENING 8-TOOTH WEED/GRASS BLADE DANGER SRM Pro Maxi-Cut

Tri-cut blades to cut Tri-cut use tri-cut blades to cut heavy brush, saplings, or small trees. use tri-cut blades to cut heavy brush, saplings, NEVER Use Plastic tri-cut blades to cut Use Plastic tri-cut blades grass and weeds Use Metal Read, understand, and obey all trimmer-brushcutter safety rules before using tri-cut blades. reeds, large weeds, and light brush reeds, large weeds, Plastic Tri-Cut Blade Plastic Tri-Cut

• • • • PE MODELS PE Striking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe blade damage or breakage, and serious or fatal injuries from flying fragments. Stop unit immediately and check blade if an object is struck. Replace blade if broken, cracked, bent, chipped or otherwise damaged, or if unit began shaking or vibrating after striking the object. Small stones and other hard debris can be thrown from blade guard, and strike bystanders and nearby buildings. Keep bystanders a whenminimum operating away m) of 50 feet Always keep edger. (15 flow of edging debris directed from away windows, parkedvehicles, buildings, and bystanders. Always operate edger with unit to right side of Wear protection,body eye only. work gloves, and protective clothing. Use full face shield when edging in rocky or debris-filled soil. Plastic/Metal Tri-Cut Blades Plastic/Metal Tri-Cut for Use blade set-up guide to configuring trimmer-brushcutter tri-cut blades. use plastic or metal All blades must be kept sharp for best must be kept sharp All blades Grass/ Tooth 8 cutting performance. blades can be sharpened using Weed in the Operator’sthe instructions blades and Clearing Manual. Brush sharpening. require professional Improper sharpening can cause blade severe injury. failure and result in Blade Sharpening ENGLISH fore continuing.fore be path work from debris excessive remove and necessary, if unit edger. Stop operating while balance and footing proper maintain Always falls. and slips of risk the increase and footing, slippery or unstable cause can that debris ground may scatter operation Edger OPERATION 36 • • • • • • • • • • LWAYS •

surfaces. Wear glovestoprotect handsfromcontactwithsharp edgesandhot debris withasmallnon-scratching scraper. stop, anddisconnectsparkplug wire.Remove that canbethrownorcausekick-out. hazards beforeedging,andremoveobjects change. maintain balanceandfootingwhenconditions conditions intheworkarea,andbepreparedto and increasetheriskofslipsfalls. wet surfaces.Wet surfacesreducetraction, slippery, orslopingsurfaces. and useextracarewhenwalkingonuneven, forcefully, causingseriousinjury. object, itmaykickupandoutoftheedgingcut the poweredger. Iftheedgerstrikesaburied wrap-around, two-handedgripwhenoperating A ground. debris shieldbytapping againstthe NEVER decorative rocks. in areaswithhardgroundcoversuchas NEVER electric extensioncordsareontheground. NEVER hazards. electric wiring,gaslines,orothersimilar over buriedhazardssuchassprinklerpipes, NEVER A A A A keep operatoroutofedgerdebrisflow. operator. Useonlyonrightsideofbodyto NEVER A LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS attempttocleardebrisbuild-up from useedgeringravel,rockysoil,or operateedgerinanyareawhere edgewherethecutlinepassesdirectly operatewithunitonleftsideof shutengineoff, waitfor blade to checkedgingareaforallpotential beawareofgroundandwalkway useextremecarewhenwalkingon maintainastable,balancedstance, maintaincontrolusingasecure,

WARNING Operation w/Electric Debris Removalwith Prohibition -Edger Operating Position Edger Operatorin Cord onGround Scraper ENGINE OFF - ENGLISH 37 OPERATION NEVER operate with Prohibition - Edger Blade - Edger Blade Prohibition Spinning Above Knee Level Above Knee Spinning release trigger and stop engine if someone enters the 50 foot release trigger and stop engine if someone operate edger only when conditions provide good visibility and operate edger only when conditions provide to a stop before lifting unit release trigger and allow blade to come avoid contact with engine, muffler area, and gear case during and muffler area, and gear case during avoid contact with engine, shut the engine off and let shut the engine off use only approved use only approved leave a power edger running while ground or guide surface debris leave a power edger running while ground allow edger blade to strike concrete or other hard surfaces. Blade allow edger blade to strike concrete or below guide surface. set depth of blade cut deeper than 1/2” operate edger with damaged with damaged operate edger blade height adjust edger the work carry edger around keep edger blade vertical during edging - keep edger blade vertical during edging WAYS wear work gloves to protect hands from sharp edges or hot wear work gloves to protect hands from WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS A A area before for visitor to leave the danger zone radius danger zone. Wait restarting engine. NEVER and place the unit in a safe place is being removed. Shut the engine off, where it will not be a trip hazard. AL A clear line of sight to edging cut line. out of the cut. AL surfaces. NEVER pieces of sidewalk, curb, paved contact with hard surfaces can dislodge serious injury from flying surfaces, or other hard materials, and cause debris. NEVER kickout from cut and possible loss Cutting too deep increases risk of edger of control of unit. blade tilted at an angle. A touching These areas get extremely hot, and immediately after operation. them can cause serious burns. or missing debris shield. or missing Stop engine, with engine running. lead, and make disconnect spark plug adjustments. NEVER or attachment is site while the blade rotating. A stop before the blade or attachment moving to a new lifting the edger and position. A NEVER NEVER attachments and edger blades. attachments

• • • • • • • • • • • • • LWAYS • ENGLISH OPERATION 38 blades. Wear gloves to protect hands. hands. protect to gloves Wear blades. with Avoid moving. not contact are blades and off is engine even if injuries, severe cause can and sharp very are blades clipper Hedge PAS HEDGECLIPPER ATTACHMENT manual. ManualandPASOperator’s powerhead Follow assemblyinstructionsinattachment attachment. of movingclear cutting/work Keep injury. serious cause can tachments at work or cutting moving with Contact models. Series Attachment Pro on use for approved attachments only Use warranty. of voiding and failure, engine injury, rious se in result can attachments, unapproved of use or assembly, improper Misuse, PAS ATTACHMENTS • • • • LWAYS •

handling aunitthathasbeeninuse. during use. Drive shafthousingandgearcasegetshot from sharpedgesonblades. and right/rearhandleinright. operating unit.Left/fronthandleinlefthand yourself atalltimes. cutting -keepbladesdirected awayfrom NEVER contact anypartofyourbody. NEVER A A LWAYS feedbladestowardyourbodywhen touchamovingbladeorallowitto wearworkglovestoprotecthands gripunitwithbothhandswhen ALWAYS

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read, understand, and obey all hedge use correct tools to perform blade adjustments. Use long use correct tools to perform blade adjustments. place blade cover on blades when stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead before removing a spark plug lead before removing stop engine and disconnect use a suitable tool such as a power use a suitable tool use dull, loose, or damaged blades. Keep blades properly adjusted use dull, loose, or damaged blades. Keep and Shut engine off, adjust blades when engine is running. attempt to cut more than 6 inches from a hedge or shrub in one than 6 inches from a hedge or shrub in attempt to cut more exceed the cutting capacity of the cutting capacity of exceed the use unit within 15 meters (50 feet) 15 meters (50 use unit within shut unit off and make all cutting angle shut unit off WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS adjustments on the ground. A clipper warnings, safety rules, and operating instructions before using unit. AL and lubricated at all times. NEVER disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. A blade edges. wrenches to keep hands away from sharp A transporting or storing unit. NEVER safer cuts, and better control. passes for cleaner, cutting pass. Use multiple A blade obstruction. NEVER hedge clippers - forcing the blades to cut hedge clippers - forcing the hedge clipper is materials thicker than will result in jams, blade designed to handle performance. damage, and poor overall A clipper will allow. to cut branches larger than the hedge pruner or chain saw NEVER may be lines or wires that of any power with wires Contact electricity. conducting result in shock current can carrying electrical or electrocution. NEVER

• LWAYS • • • • • • • • • • Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries, if even engine is off and blades are contact not moving. Avoid with blades. Wear gloves to protect hands. PAS HCA ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ARTICULATING HCA PAS ATTACHMENT ENGLISH OPERATION 40 surrounding hazards. moving sawchain,orcontactbetweentheunitand unit control,andseriousinjuryfromcontactwith Kickback canresultinlossofbalance, forceful reaction. straight backtowardtheoperatorwithasudden, chain getspinchedinthecut,pushingunit Kickback canalsooccurwhenthemovingsaw toward theoperator. away fromthepointofcontact,andinanarcback that throwstheguidebarandsawchainup Kickback. Kickbackisasudden,forcefulreaction objects suchastreelimbsandbranchescancause Contact betweenthetipofguidebarnoseand KICKBACK HAZARDS hands. protect to gloves Wear chain. saw with Avoid moving. not is contact chain and off is engine even if injuries, severe cause can and sharp very are teeth chain Saw PAS POWERPRUNER ATTACHMENT • • • • WAYS useadjustmenthandletohold •

overhead. A cutting area. A starting. fence posts,andotherobstaclesbefore A before liftingunitoff ground. A blade assemblywhenmakingadjustments. AL LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS useextremecarewhencutting maintainalineofsighttothe checkcuttingareaforhiddenwires, lockbladessecurelyinposition

DANGER ROTATIONAL DOWNWARD ATIMPACT KICKBACK CHAIN MOVING ground onlywith Kickback engine stopped. Open bladeson ENGLISH 41 TENSION 1/8” (3mm) CORRECT WARM CORRECT WARM BETWEEN SIDE LINK AND GUIDE BAR AT BOTTOM BAR AT OPERATION TENSIONING CHAIN NEEDS BAR DRIVE LINK OUT OF GUIDE TANGS HANGING TANGS Keep chain properly tensioned Keep chain properly TENSION SIDE LINK GUIDE BAR CONTACTING CONTACTING CORRECT COLD stop engine immediately and check chain and guide bar for stop engine immediately and check chain keep saw chain sharp. Dull chain will cause increased vibration keep saw chain sharp. Dull chain will cause make sure keep hands and feet away from moving keep hands and feet away from moving allow attachment to come to a complete operate use a saw chain with missing or damaged teeth. Excessive use a saw chain with missing or damaged make guide bar/saw chain adjustments while unit is running. Stop make guide bar/saw chain adjustments stand under Cutting any other type of material can use only to cut wood. WAYS WAYS keep guide WAYS keep chain properly tensioned WAYS WAYS keep attachment far enough away from WAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS cause increased risk of kickback and damage to saw chain and guide bar. cause increased risk of kickback and damage NEVER chain failure and serious injury. vibration and erratic operation can cause engine and disconnect spark plug lead before tensioning chain. engine and disconnect spark plug lead A AL A an obstacle during cutting. damage if the cutting attachment strikes AL bar cover on guide bar be used. until unit is ready to AL NEVER and premature guide bar and chain failure. A NEVER a tree limb or branch during cutting NEVER that the pruned tree branch or limb can fall safely to the ground after cutting. a Power Pruner a Power Pruner while on Attachment in a tree, or a ladder, or unstable on slippery surfaces. A AL your body to prevent entanglement with rotating parts. A work attachment. stop before handling.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • Misuse, improper assembly, or use of unapproved Misuse, improper assembly, engine attachments, can result in serious injury, Use only attachments failure, and voiding of warranty. Series models. Attachment approved for use on Pro can cause Contact with moving work attachments Keep clear of moving entanglement and serious injury. work attachment. PAS PROPADDLE/PROSWEEP ATTACHMENT PROPADDLE/PROSWEEP PAS ENGLISH OPERATION 42 moving workattachment. entanglement andseriousinjury. Keep clearof moving cuttingorworkattachmentscancause Pro Attachment Seriesmodels.Contactwith Use onlyattachmentsapprovedforuseon injury, enginefailure,andvoidingofwarranty. unapproved attachments,canresultinserious Misuse, improperassembly, oruse of PAS POWEREDGER ATTACHMENT serious injury. Keepclearofmovingworkattachment. moving workattachmentscancauseentanglementand for useonPro Attachment Seriesmodels.Contactwith and voidingofwarranty. Useonlyattachmentsapproved attachments, canresultinseriousinjury, enginefailure, Misuse, improperassembly, oruseofunapproved PASPRO-THATCH ATTACHMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • •

and removealldangerousdebris. comfort whenoperatingunit. operator. J-Handleprovidesbestcontroland and adjustpositionasneededtoaccommodate tines ifdamagedormissing. secure attachmentbeforeusingunit.Replace NEVER A NEVER NEVER A landscape bedswithdecorativerockgroundcover. NEVER of edgerdebrispath. Use onlyonrightsideofbodytokeepoperatorout NEVER A A NEVER A operator toflyingdebrisandrotatingsteeltines. in place.Operationwithoutaguardexposes NEVER A been properlyinstalled. or handlingtines. engine anddisconnectsparkpluglead.Wear workgloveswhenreplacing LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS operatewithunitonleftsideofoperator. useProThatchwithoutdethatcherguard operateedger withdamagedormissingdebris shield. operateedgerattachmentunless alledgerbladehardwarehas useedgerbladesonanytrimmer orbrushcutter. replacetineswithenginerunning.Stop use edgeringravel,rockysoil,or useonlyapprovededgerblades. stayclearofspinningedgerblade. checkedgingareaforhiddenobjects, installJ-Handlebeforeusingunit, checkPro-Thatchtinesfordamageand useanewsplitpineachtime bladeisinstalledorreplaced. on rightsideof Position Edger operator only Attachment Pro-Thatch ENGLISH 43 - OPERATION DANGER

check ground for hidden obstacles inspect the cutting head/work attachment after clearing a jam to switch the unit off and disconnect the spark plug before clearing a switch the unit off adjust edger blade height with blade height with adjust edger use cultivator if shield is not securely in use cultivator if shield is not securely in use cultivator if parts are missing or use cultivator if parts use cultivator where there may be buried electrical wire, sprinkler use cultivator where there may be buried clean or reposition cultivator tines with reach for or try to remove jammed material while the engine is allow edger blade to strike concrete blade to strike concrete allow edger WAYS make sure cutting head/work attachment has not been damaged. WAYS LWAYS LWAYS NEVER NEVER NEVER tubing, or underground pipes. place. NEVER spark engine running. Stop engine and remove plug lead. A before use, and remove or mark location to before use, and remove or mark location prevent striking with tines. damaged. running. NEVER A make sure all jammed material has been cleared. AL A jam. or other hard surfaces. Blade contact with or other hard surfaces. will dislodge concrete and hard surfaces cause injury from pieces of material and flying debris. NEVER NEVER engine running. Stop engine, disconnect Stop engine, engine running. lead, and make adjustments. spark plug hands from hot work gloves to protect Wear unit has been in operation. surfaces if

• • • • • • • LWAYS • • • • If the cutting head/work attachment gets jammed an obstruction by and can’t the move, clutch allows the engine to keep running. As soon as the obstruction is removed, the cutting head/work attach Clearing Jams ment will start protect moving again. yourself To from serious injury when clearing jams, follow these important safety rules: Misuse, improper assembly, or use of unapproved attachments, can result in use of unapproved attachments, can result or Misuse, improper assembly, Use only attachments of warranty. engine failure, and voiding serious injury, Contact with moving Attachment Series models. Pro approved for use on Keep injury. can cause entanglement and serious cutting or work attachments attachment. clear of moving work PAS TILLER/CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT TILLER/CULTIVATOR PAS ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 44 poor maintenance. maintenance. poor by caused injury of risk the reduce to instructions safety important these Follow malfunction. other or failure by apart caused injury an in result can unit apoorly-maintained Using performance. able reli and operation safe for maintenance regular Your requires unit unit. servicing or debris, ing clear obstructions, removing before stop acomplete have to come parts moving all make sure and plug, spark disconnect engine, stop Always openings. all away from objects loose and clothing hands, Keep injuries. severe cause or fingers amputate can parts Moving immediately. parts broken replace and adjusted, properly and sharp blades Keep ual. Man Operator’s in instructed as unit Maintain others. and operator to injuries serious in result can unit maintained apoorly Operating • • • • • • • • • • • •

See yourdealer forauthorizedservicesupport. been improperlyrepairedmay resultinseriousinjury. properly afterperformingservice ormaintenance.Operatingaunitthathas properly tightened,andallguards andshieldsareinplace. the unit.Makesureallpartshavebeenproperlyinstalled, all hardwareis the job.Operationwithloosefastenerscanresultinhazardous operation. can causeresultinpartfailuresandoverheating. A premature bladewearorfailure. blades mayresultinpoorcuttingperformance,increasedrisk ofjams,and A operator fatigue. chances ofjamsandbinding,reducescuttingefficiency, andincreases A NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER A A may notbevisiblethroughopenings. NEVER A A cause prematurepartfailures,andvoidyourproductwarranty. a safetyhazardthatcancauseseriousinjury. Improperrepairmayalso questionable partsandperformingrepairsthatarenotapprovedmaycreate manufactured foryourspecificserialnumberandmodeltrimmer. or repairs.Useonlynewpartsthatare maintenance parts, whenperforming your dealerforrepairsifproblemsarefound. or fire. hole. A sparkcouldignitefuelvapor, causingseriousinjuryfromexplosion LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS LWAYS reachintoanyopeningwhile theengineisrunning.Movingparts maketemporaryrepairsonaunit-takingshortcutsorusing usesubstituteparts,partsfromothermodelsorbrands,used use aunitwithbroken,damaged,missing,orwornparts.Contact test forignitionsparkbygroundingplugnearcylinder havemajorservice performedbyaqualified servicetechnician. stopunitimmediatelyandcorrect anyproblemifunitdoesnotrun doasafetycheckafterperforminganyserviceormaintenance on keepfastenerstightenedsecurely, andusethecorrecttoolsfor keepbladesandgearcaseproperlylubricated.Poorlubrication keephedgeclipperbladesproperlyadjusted.Improperlyadjusted keepbladessharp.Cuttingwithdullincreasesthe

WARNING - - - ENGLISH - 45 STORAGE DANGER stay away from heat, sparks, and open flame when draining fuel sparks, and open flame when draining stay away from heat, cover when storing disconnect spark plug lead and install blade keep muffler exhaust area clear of flammable debris when storing area clear of flammable debris when keep muffler exhaust YS YS YS store unit in an enclosure where fuel fumes can accumulate or where fuel fumes can accumulate NEVER store unit in an enclosure or spark. reach an open flame ALWA and dispose of rags Wipe up spills immediately, tank for prolonged storage. and drained fuel safely. ALWA unit, and keep unit out of the reach of children. store a unit with fuel mix in the fuel tank. Leakage can result in fire. mix in the fuel tank. Leakage can result NEVER store a unit with fuel ALWA a confined unit to cool down before placing in Allow or transporting unit. trailer. covered pickup truck bed, or fully enclosed area such as a trunk, • • • • • ly, and sure make observe you ly, these important safety precautions: Improper storage can result in fire and damage to equipment and property. Follow storage instructions in Operator’s Manual. Obey all rules for safe fuel handling. Operator’sYour Manual contains detailed instructions for preparing your unit for storage. Follow the instructions in your manual careful ENGLISH 46 NOTES ENGLISH 47 NOTES ENGLISH Video provideshelpfulsafetyand cuttinginformation. Ask howtoobtainaFREESafetyVideo. Shindaiwa’s SupplementalSafety or call1-877-986-7783. http:// To locateyournearestShindaiwadealervisitourwebsite, provides helpfulsafetyandcuttinginformation. Ask howtoobtainaFREESafetyVideo. ECHO’s SupplementalSafetyVideo or call1-800-432-ECHO(3246). http://www.echo-usa.com, To locateyournearestECHOdealervisitourwebsite, https://www.shindaiwa-usa.com/Tech-Support/Technical-Documents OR https://www.echo-usa.com/Support-Help/Technical-Documents For questionsregardingtermsusedinthismanual,visit: www.shindaiwa-usa.com

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