Page 3 - ADVERTENCIA; English Translation
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING andDANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can leadto serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shownwithin the circle is prohi...
Page 4 - • Beware of KICKOUT (blade thrust) when using blades. Special; IMPROPERLY SHARPENED BLADES.; Shaft Decal; WARNING DANGER; • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly; INTERNATIONAL
4 with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wearANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. • Always wear hearing protection when operating unit.• Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting attachment. Maintain a 15M (50 ft.) radius, DANGER ZONE surrounding theoperator. ONLY the...
Page 5 - • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperlyor safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing a...
Page 6 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position.; EQUIPMENT; WARNING; NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
6 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 handactivities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stres...
Page 7 - MISSION; EPA Phase 2; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY; SAFE; Read the Manuals; • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 4EHXS.0214EF DISPLACEMENT: 21.2 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 HOURS THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 EMISSION REGULA- TIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINE. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFI...
Page 8 - CONTENTS; ESCRIPTION
8 CONTENTS ____ 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly____ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly____ 1 - Operator's Manual____ 1 - Safety Manual____ 1 - Warranty Registration Card____ 1 - Limited Warranty Statement____ 1 - Plastic shield____ 1 - Shield plate____ 3 - 5 mm x 16 mm screws (shield mountin...
Page 11 - PECIFICATIONS; section for proper RPM specifications.; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil; line capacity 6 m
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICATIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with steel blade.**The RPM range shown applies for all attachments. Refer to your attachment Operator's Manual "Specifications" section for proper RPM specifications. ...
Page 15 - Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 P RE - O PERATION OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield and harness can resultin serious personal injury....
Page 16 - Choosing the Correct Blade
16 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade (P/N 69600120331) is designed for grass,garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush orheavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 Tooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brushand woody growth up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) di...
Page 17 - FUEL; Fuel Requirements; Handling Fuel
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause ofhydrocarbon emissions. Some statesmay require the use of automatic fuelshut-off containers to reduce fuelspillage. Contact your ECHO dealer forordering information. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled ...
Page 18 - Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.
18 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts andcould result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keepmovable parts of the attachment off the ground and away fromobjects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Swit...
Page 19 - STOPPING
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT closethe choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personalinj...
Page 20 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
20 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help yourunit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit toan ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To he...
Page 21 - Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for; Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the ai...
Page 22 - Parts Required: REPOWER; COOLING
22 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench (combination socket wrench and screwdriver), Feeler gauge, brush. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand b...
Page 23 - Spark Arrestor Screen
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark pulg. 2. Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover (A). Two at the top of the recoil starter, one in the arm rest and on the muffler cover.Lift the cover from the engine. 3. Use the brush to remov...
Page 24 - Cylinder Exhaust Port; Level 3; CARBURETOR; High Altitude Adjustment; spark arrestor screen.
24 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3 IMPORTANTThe cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excesscarbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order tomaintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHOstrongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHOdealer for t...
Page 25 - LUBRICATION; Gear Housing
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 13 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean rag, Grease gun P/N 91016 Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANTLower and upper drive shaft must be ...
Page 26 - Drive Shaft Upper; Remove coupler (E) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening
26 D A B B E A C D F Drive Shaft Upper 1. Loosen clamping knob (A). 2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position. 3. Remove attachment. 4. Remove coupler (E) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping screw (C) and removing set screw (D). 5. Remove upp...
Page 27 - NYLON; Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up.
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 27 D C F F E C C NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 0.095 in. Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (A) and firmly turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) unti...
Page 28 - until it stops. DO NOT push in on spool when turning.
28 6. Feed ends of line through housing eyelets (G) and place spool (B) over drive (H). Align pegs (I) on drive with notches in spool, andpush spool into drum. 7. Pull on both lines until they come free from notches (F) in spool. B A I G G B H F F B 8. Hold drum (A) firmly and turn spool (B) CCW (co...
Page 29 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times,
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 29 SHARPENING METAL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO BrushCutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance.The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpeni...
Page 30 - ROUBLESHOOTING
30 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u a C y d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u F t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e...
Page 31 - TORAGE
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clearof flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise ser...
Page 32 - Call
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find thesenumbers on the engine ho...
