Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200600 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ...............................................................
Page 3 - always
99944200600 INTRODUCTION X7702273307 3 © 2/2014 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 help...
Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
4 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 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 t...
Page 5 - Physical Condition
99944200600 SAFETY X7702273307 5 © 2/2014 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...
Page 6 - Hearing Protection
6 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 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, JE...
Page 7 - Repetitive Stress Injuries
99944200600 SAFETY X7702273307 7 © 2/2014 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 pu...
Page 8 - Avoid Hot Surfaces; • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment; Equipment; 0-Tooth blade requires professional sharpening.
8 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only....
Page 9 - DESCRIPTION; Shaft Label
99944200600 DESCRIPTION X7702273307 9 © 2/2014 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 ins...
Page 10 - CONTENTS
10 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS 99944200600 CONTENTS The ECHO product you 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 ...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly; Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
99944200600 ASSEMBLY X7702273307 11 © 2/2014 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-o...
Page 12 - Install Metal Shield; Blade Upper Plate
12 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200600 Install Handle/Barrier Bar Note: The Barrier Bar is required when using grass or weed blades. Units equipped with U-Handles do not require installation of the Barrier Bar. 4-screw front handle 1. Remove screws and nuts and back plate from handle...
Page 13 - Put on harness and attach unit to harness.
99944200600 ASSEMBLY X7702273307 13 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Balance Unit 1. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 2. Slide harness clamp up and down until unit balances with head approximately 2 - 3 in. from the ground. 3. Tighten clamp screw. Note: In case of Emergency, the trimmer/brushcutter can ...
Page 14 - OPERATION
14 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200600 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 complete stop before r...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; Maintenance Intervals; IMPORTANT; Lubrication; Gear Housing
99944200600 MAINTENANCE X7702273307 15 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 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...
Page 17 - STORAGE; Storage Hook Installation; Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment
99944200600 STORAGE X7702273307 17 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS
18 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS 99944200600 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200600 Shaft Length 870 mm (34.3 in.) Attachment Width 280 mm (11.0 in.) Attachment Height 255 mm (10.0 in.) Weight (dry) w/blade 1.5 kg (3.32 lb.) Drive shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotating Direction Count...
Page 19 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS
99944200600 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702273307 19 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 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 21 - NOTES
99944200600 NOTES X7702273307 21 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. NOTES