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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200485 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ..............................................................

Page 3 - always

99944200485 INTRODUCTION X7702091904 3 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of hel...

Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; are available from your ECHO dealer or at; Safety Videos; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

4 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check ...

Page 5 - Physical Condition

99944200485 SAFETY X7702091904 5 © 08/2013 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 o...

Page 6 - Hearing Protection

6 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, J...

Page 7 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.; Read the Manuals; • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and; Clear the Work Area; • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and; Keep a Firm Grip

99944200485 SAFETY X7702091904 7 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 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. Certain repetitive hand activities may p...

Page 8 - Keep a Solid Stance; work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.; Avoid Hot Surfaces; • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing; Equipment; • Never adjust blades when the engine is operating.

8 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Keep a Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing a...

Page 9 - DESCRIPTION; capable of cutting on either side.

99944200485 DESCRIPTION X7702091904 9 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 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...

Page 10 - CONTENTS

10 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS 99944200485 CONTENTS After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missingparts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment ____ 1 - Operator's Manua...

Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly; Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.; Front Handle Installation

99944200485 ASSEMBLY X7702091904 11 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 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-...

Page 12 - mounting hardware from PAS or SRM-SB power head.

12 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200485 1. Remove front handle assembly, barrier bar (if installed), and mounting hardware from PAS or SRM-SB power head. 2. Retain parts for future use.

Page 13 - OPERATION; Hedge Trimming; Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support

99944200485 OPERATION X7702091904 13 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 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 completestop before r...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Intervals; IMPORTANT; Lubrication; Blades; MAintenance Procedure

14 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200485 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 bef...

Page 15 - Gear Housing Assembly

99944200485 MAINTENANCE X7702091904 15 © 08/2013 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....

Page 16 - Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft. Be; Sharpening

16 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200485 4. Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear.. Flat edge of washers (D) must be against drive shaft. 5. Align locating hole in gear housing with locator hole in drive shaft....

Page 17 - Blade Adjustment

99944200485 X7702091904 17 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 3. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges.. 4. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade. If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat. 5. Lubricate ...

Page 18 - STORAGE; Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit.; Storage Hook Installation; Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment

18 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200485 STORAGE Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit. 1. Clean and lubricate cutting blades and gear case. 2. Sharpen cutting blades as required. 3. Apply a light coating of clean 20W engine oil along entire length of blades and ...

Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS

99944200485 SPECIFICATIONS X7702091904 19 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200485 Length 1250 mm (49.21 in.) Width 83 mm (3.23 in.) Weight 2.12 kg (4.68 lb.) Gear Case 4.27:1 Cutter Double Reciprocating Blade - Double Edge Effective Length 502 mm (19.76 in.) Pitch 35 mm (1.4 in.) Maximu...

Page 20 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS

20 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200485 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...

Page 22 - NOTES

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