Page 2 - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
2 Copyright© 2009 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon 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 found in the same package. You will fin...
Page 3 - WARNING; CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMBOL; This symbol means the specific action; CAUTION
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 3 s afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of...
Page 5 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; DANGER; Read the Manuals
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 5 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 ...
Page 6 - equIpment; combined with a non approved ECHO product.; ALWAyS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT
6 equIpment WARNING Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product. Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten...
Page 7 - escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 7 1 d escrIptIon Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING in...
Page 8 - Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to; NOTE; shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement
8 c ontents The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. _ ____ 1 - Shaft Hedge Clipp...
Page 9 - Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 9 front loop handle removal Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: None NOTE Front loop handles/loop handles with barrier bars are not recom- mended for use with Hedge Clipper attachment. 1. Remove front handle assembly, barrier bar (if ...
Page 10 - = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; Blades; Level; Component; IMPORTANT
10 Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whet...
Page 11 - Gear Housing Assembly; Level 2; Drive Shaft Assembly
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 11 WARNING Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture. 2. Allow cleaning mixture to soften th...
Page 12 - to get dirt on the flex shaft.; sharpenIng; Flat file, Screwdriver
12 A B C C D A B WARNING Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Remove gear housing locating screw (A) and loosen clamping screw (B). Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing. 2. Pull the drive shaft (C) from the hou...
Page 13 - Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (B) on bottom of; blade
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 13 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (B) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges. 4. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the...
Page 14 - torage; Storage Hook Installation; pecIfIcatIons
14 s torage IMPORTANT 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 on blade bolts. 4. Install blade cover on...
Page 15 - notes
S haft h edge C lipper a ttaChment O peratOr ' S m anual 15 notes
Page 16 - akwood; always; Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you. You can find; Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs
DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. echo, Incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake Z urIch , Il 60047-1564 www.echo-usa.com S071 00 001001/S071 00 999999 s ervIcIng I nformatIon parts / serIal number Genuine ECHO Parts and...