ECHO 230 - Manuals

99944200595 SAFETY X7532095608 5 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when op...

6 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200595 Hand Protection Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing/Ear ...

8 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200595 Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety...

10 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION 99944200595 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING in...

99944200595 CONTENTS X7532095608 11 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Deal...

12 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200595 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-o...

99944200595 OPERATION X7532095608 13 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. 1. Remove support loop handle assembly, barrier bar (if installed), and mounting hardware from PAS or SRM-SB power head. 2. Retain parts for future use. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing ...

14 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200595 3. Turn hedge clipper ¼ turn so that indexing ring faces downward. 4. Release hand-guard blade lock (B) with right hand, while holding blade-adjustment handle (C) with left hand. 5. Rotate blades to desired cutting position and hold in place. 6...

99944200595 OPERATION X7532095608 15 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. Hedge Trimming Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from...

16 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200595 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop befo...

99944200595 MAINTENANCE X7532095608 17 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. 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. ...

18 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200595 4. Align the locating screw hole in gear case with the locating hole in drive shaft assembly, install and tighten locating screw (A), and tighten clamping screw (B).. Flat edge of washers (D) must be against drive shaft. Blades Blades should ...

99944200595 MAINTENANCE X7532095608 19 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. 7. Lubricate blades (see “Lubrication”). 8. Connect spark plug wire. Adjustment Level 2. Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening ...

20 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200595 STORAGE Always store and transport hedge clippers in a stable position. Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing which may cause damage to the cutting attachment. Always install blade cover when transporting or storing un...

99944200595 SPECIFICATIONS X7532095608 21 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200595 Length 1016 mm (40.0 in.) Attachment Width 132 mm (5.2 in.) Attachment Height 127 mm (5.0 in.) Weight 2.76 kg (6.08 lb.) Gear Case Ratio 4.072 : 1 Cutter Double Riciprocating Blade - Double Edge Effective L...

22 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200595 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free ...

24 X7532095608 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. NOTES 99944200595 NOTES

99944200595 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7532095608 25 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY ! NOTE: your information will never be sold or...