Echo PAS-265ES User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE PER L'OPERATORE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
PAS-265ES
WARNUNG
LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH
UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSBESTIMMUNGEN, WEIL
SONST DAS RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN BESTEHT.
WARNING
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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USARE IL DECESPUGLIATORE IN MANIERA SICURA.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PAS-265ES
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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Important information
2Important i nformation
Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product.
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Introduction
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-
jobdependability.Read and understand this manual you found in the package. You will find it easy to use and full of
helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
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Users of the product
You should not use this product until you have read the operator's manual carefully and fully absorbed its content.
This product should not be used by anyone who has failed to read the operator's manual properly, is suffering from a
cold, tiredness or otherwise in poor physical condition, or children.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
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About your operator's manual
This manual contains necessary information about the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your product. Please
read it carefully and absorb its contents.
Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible.
If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your ECHO
DEALER.
The units used in this manual are SI units (International System of Units). Figures in parentheses are reference values,
and there may be a slight conversion error in some cases.
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Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning the product described in this manual to another party, ensure that the person borrowingand workingwith
the product receives the operator's manual along with the product. If you assign your product to another party, please
enclose the operator's manual with the product when handing it over.
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Enquiries
Please contact your ECHO DEALER for requests regarding information about your product, the purchase of consum-
ables, repairs, and other such enquiries.
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Notices
The content of this manual may be changed without notice for the purpose of upgrades to the product. Some of the
illustrations used may differ from the product itself in order to make the explanations clearer.
This product requires the assembly of some parts.
Please consult your ECHO DEALER if anything is unclear or of concern.
Manufacturer:
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Atlantic Bridge Limited
Atlantic House, PO Box 4800, Earley, Reading RG5 4GB, United Kingdom

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Contents
For safe use of your product...............................................................................................4
Warning notices.............................................................................................................4
Other indicators .............................................................................................................4
Symbols.........................................................................................................................4
Location in which a safety decal is attached..................................................................6
Handling fuel..................................................................................................................7
Handling the engine.......................................................................................................8
Handling the product .....................................................................................................9
Packing list........................................................................................................................12
Description........................................................................................................................13
Before you start ................................................................................................................14
Assembly.....................................................................................................................14
Preparing the fuel ........................................................................................................16
Engine operation...............................................................................................................17
Starting the engine ......................................................................................................17
Stopping the engine.....................................................................................................18
Maintenance and care ......................................................................................................20
Servicing guidelines.....................................................................................................20
Maintenance and care.................................................................................................20
Storage .............................................................................................................................25
Long-term storage (30 days or more)..........................................................................25
Specifications....................................................................................................................26
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................28

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For safe use of your product
For safe use of your product
Be careful to read this section before using your product.
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The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully.
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You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself.
Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution.
Warning notices
Situations where there is a risk of physical injury to the operator and other people are indicated in this manual and on the product
itself by the following warning notices. Always read and observe them carefully in order to ensure safe operation.
Other indicators
As well as warning notices, this manual uses the following explanatory symbols:
Symbols
In this manual and on the product itself, a series of explanatory symbols is used. Please make sure that you fully understand what
each symbol means.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
word "DANGER" calls attentions to
an act ora condition which willlead to
serious personal injury or death of op-
erators and bystanders.
This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions to
anactoraconditionwhichcanleadto
serious personal injuryor death of op-
erators and bystanders.
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
Circle and slash sym-
bol means whatever is
shown is prohibited.
NOTE IMPORTANT
This enclosed message provides tips
for use, care and maintenance of the
product.
Framed text featuring the word "IM-
PORTANT" contains important infor-
mation about the use, checking,
maintenance and storage of the prod-
uct described in this manual.
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion
Carefully read the operator's
manual
The maximum speed of the
cutting attachment shaft in
r/min
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection Keep bystandars away 15 m
Wear foot protection and
gloves Petrol and oil mixture
Emergency stop Purge bulb (Primer)
Warning!
Thrown objects! Carburettor adjustment - Low speed mixture

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For safe use of your product
Waring, side thrust Carburettor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Usage without shield not per-
mitted Carburettor adjustment - Idle speed
Usage of metal blades not
permitted Beware of high-temperature areas
Do notuse the product in plac-
es with poor ventilation Guaranteed sound power lev- el
Beware of fire Beware of electric shocks
Choke Control"Cold Start"Po-
sition(Choke Closed) Choke Control"Run"Posi- tion(Choke Open)
Engine start Safety/Alert
Finger Severing
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion

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For safe use of your product
Location in which a safety decal is attached
The safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what
the decal means before using your product.
If the decal becomesunreadable due to wear and tearor damage, orpeels off and is lost, pleasepurchase a replacement decal
from your ECHO DEALER and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all
times.
1. Safety decal (Part number 890617-07660)
2. Safety decal (Part number X505-002310)

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For safe use of your product
Handling fuel
DANGER
Always keep well away from fire when refuelling
Fuel is highly inflammable and leads to a risk of fire if mishandled. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling
or serious personal injury may result. Be careful to observe the following instructions.
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Do not smoke or hold a flame near when refuelling.
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Do not fuel up while the engine is hot or in operation.
If you do so, the fuel could ignite and cause fire, leading to burns.
About the container and refuelling place
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Use an approved fuel container.
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Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to
equalize.
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DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors.
ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
Fuel spills can cause fire
Observe the following precautions when refuelling:
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Do not add so much fuelthat it reaches the mouthof the
fuel tank. Keep the fuel within the prescribed level (up to
the shoulder level of the fuel tank).
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Mop up any fuel that overflows or spills out due to over-
filling.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap securely after refuelling.
Fuel spills can cause fire and burns when ignited.
1. Fuel tank
2. Shoulder level
Do not start the engine in the area where you refu-
eled
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You must not start the engine in the place where you
carried out the refuelling. Move at least 3m from the
place where you refueled before starting the engine.
Fuel leaks that occur while refuel-
ling can cause fire if ignited.
Fuel leaks cause fire
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After refuelling, always check
that there are no leaks or dis-
charges of fuel from the fuel
pipe, fuel system grommets, or
around the fuel tank cap.
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If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the
product immediately and contact your dealer to have it
repaired.
Any fuel leaks could cause fire.

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For safe use of your product
Handling the engine
WARNING
Starting the engine
Be particularly careful to observe the following precau-
tions when starting the engine:
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Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose
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Check that there are no fuel leaks
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Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place
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Leave plenty of space around the product and do not al-
low people or animals near it
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Start the engine with the throttletrigger in the idlespeed
position
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Hold the product firmly to the ground when starting the
engine
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident
or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
Once the engine has started, check for abnormal vi-
brations and sounds
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Check that there are no abnormal vibrations or sounds
once the engine starts. Do not use the product if there
are abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your dealer
to have it repaired.
Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause
wounds or serious injury.
Do not touch high temperature or high voltage com-
ponents while the product is running
Do not touch the following high temperature or high volt-
age components while the product is running or for some
time after it stops.
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Silencer, spark plug, angle transmission,
and other high temperature components
You could burn yourself if you touch a high
temperature component.
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Spark plug, spark plug wire, and other
high voltage components
You could receive an electric shock if you
touch a high voltage component while the
product is running.
Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke
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If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from
any area other than the exhaust vent, first distance
yourself from the product to ensure your physical safe-
ty.
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Use a shovel to throw sand or other such
material on the fire to prevent it from
spreading, or put it out with a fire extin-
guisher.
A panicked reaction could result in thefire and
other damage becoming more extensive.
Exhaust fumes are toxic
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The exhaust fumes fromthe engine contain toxic gases.
Do not operate the product indoors or in other ill venti-
lated places.
The exhaust fumes could cause poisoning.
Turn off the engine when checking or maintaining
the product
Observe the following precautions when checking and
maintaining your product after use:
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Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or main-
tain the product until the engine has cooled
You could burn yourself.
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Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks
and maintenance
An accident could occur if the product starts unexpectedly.
Checking the spark plug
Observe the following precautions when checking the
spark plug.
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If the electrodesor terminals are worn, or if there are
cracks in the ceramics, replace them with new parts.
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The spark test (for checking whether the spark plug is
sparking) must be carried out by your dealer.
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The spark test must not be carried out in proximity of
the spark plug hole.
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The spark test must not be performed in places where
there are fuel spills or inflammable gases
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You must not touch the
metal parts of the spark
plug
The spark plug could ig-
nite a fire or give you an
electric shock.

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For safe use of your product
Handling the product
General precautions
Precautions for use
WARNING
Operator's manual
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
Be careful to read the operator's manual
properly before using your product in or-
der to ensure correct operation.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or
serious injury.
Do not use the product for anything
other than its intended purpose
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You must not use the product for any purpose other
than those described in the operator's manual.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Do not modify the product
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You must not modify the product.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury. Any
malfunction resulting from a modification to the product will
not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Do not use the product unless it has been checked
and maintained

You must not use the product unless it has been
checked and maintained. Always ensure that the prod-
uct is checked and maintained on a regular basis.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Loaning or assigning your product

When loaning your product to another party, ensure
that the person borrowing the product receives the op-
erator's manual along with it.

If you assign your product to another party, please en-
close the operator's manual with the product when
handing it over.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Being prepared in case of an injury
In the unlikely event of an accident or injury, please ensure
that you are prepared.
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First aid kit
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Towels and wipes (to stop any bleeding)
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Whistle or mobile phone (for calling outside help)
If you are unable to perform first aid or call for outside help,
the injury could worsen.
DANGER
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger
zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions
while working with the product.
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Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter
the danger zone.
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If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the
engine to stop the cutting attachment from rotating
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When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for
example, throwing twigs from outside the danger zone,
and then check that engine has been switched off and
the cutting attachment has stopped turning
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If more than one person is working with the product,
identify the way in which you will signal to each other
and work at least 15 m apart
Any objects that ricochet off the cutting attachment, and any
contact with the cutting attachment, could cause blindness
or a fatal accident.

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For safe use of your product
WARNING
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
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people who are tired
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people who have taken alcohol
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people who are on medication
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people who are pregnant
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people who are in poor physical
condition
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people who have not read the op-
erator's manual
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children
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could lead to an accident.
Environment of use and operation
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Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as
such places are slippery and dangerous.
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Do not operate the product at night or in dark places
with poor visibility.
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When using the product on agentle slope, workin a lev-
el, contour-like motion.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to oper-
ate the product correctly.
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For your own health and your safe and comfortable
work, operate the machine within the air temperature
range of -5 oC to 40 oC.
Failure to observe these instructions could resultin damage
to your health.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below,
turn off the engine.
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Moving to the place where you are working
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Moving to another area while you are working
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Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or
serious injury.
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When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel
tank, and secure theproduct firmly in place to prevent it
from moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the tank could lead to a fire.
Keep a firm grip
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Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with
thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles.
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to an accident.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenome-
non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Expo-
sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning,
followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended be-
cause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ail-
ment is unknown.
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Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
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Maintaingoodbloodcirculationbyperformingvigorous
arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by
not smoking.
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Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trim-
mer or other hand-held power equipment is not re-
quired.
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If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of
the fingers, followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consultyourphysicianbeforeexposingyourselffurther
to cold and vibration.
Failure toobserve these instructions could result in damage
to your health.
Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of
the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause sore-
ness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain to
the areas just mentioned. Certain repetitive hand activities
may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive
stress injury (RSI).
To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following:
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Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted
position.
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Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest
your hands. Reduce the speed and force in which you
do the repetitive movement.
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Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
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See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in
your fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI is
diagnosed,themorelikelypermanentnerveandmuscle
damage can be prevented.
Failure toobserve these instructions could result in damage
to your health.
Proper training
Do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of unit.
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction.

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For safe use of your product
Protective gear
WARNING
Wear protective gear
Always wear the following protective gear.
a Head protection (helmet): Protects the head
b Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
c Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
d Face shield: Protects the face
e Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
f Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Pro-
tect the body
g Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots (with toecaps) or
non-slip work shoes (with toecaps): Protect the feet
h Shin guards: Protect the legs
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage
to your sight or hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
When necessary, please use the protective gear below.
Dust mask: Protects the breathing apparatus
Bee net: To deal with attacks by bees
Wear proper clothing.
Do not wear ties, jewellery, or loose, dangling clothing which could be
caught in the unit. Do not wear open toed footwear, or go bare-foot or
barelegged. In certain situations, total face and head protection may be re-
quired.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or
hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assembled, and
position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws.

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Packing list
Packing list
The following parts are packed separately in the packing box.
When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains.
Contact your ECHO DEALER if anything is missing or broken.
1. Power head with upper drive shaft assembly
2. Operator's manual
3. Loop handle bracket
4. Safety goggles (ANSI Z 87.1 compliant)
5. Caution tag
6. Socket wrench

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Description
Description
1. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Includes the Rear
(Right Hand) Grip Assembly, Loop (Front, Left Hand)
Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable, Drive Shaft As-
sembly Coupler and Power Head.
2. Loop-handle The Loop (front) handle must be assem-
bled to the Upper Drive Shaft assembly and positioned
for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
3. Ignition switch "Slide switch" mounted on top of the
throttle trigger housing, move switch forward to RUN,
backward to STOP position.
4.Throttletriggerlockout Locksthrottletriggerintheidling
position until you have a proper grip with your right hand
around the handle.
5. GRIP Rear (right hand) handle.
6. Suspension point Device on which the harness can be
hooked.
7. Throttle trigger Activatedby the operator's finger for con-
trolling the engine speed.
8. Air cleaner cover Covers air filter.
9. Fuel tank Contains fuel and fuel filter.
10. Fuel tank cap For closing the fuel tank.
11. Starter handle Pull handle to start the engine.
12. Silencer cover Cover the silencer not to make operator
touch to hot surface of silencer.
13. Spark plug

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Before you start
Before you start
Assembly
Attachment shaft assembly
1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface.
2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn anticlockwise 1/4 turn to
lockout position.
3. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary.
4. Carefully fit attachmentdrive shaftassembly intocoupler (B)
to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower
drive shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower
shaft hole. Insure locator pinis fully engaged by twisting low-
er drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full
engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
6. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamp-
ing knob (D).
7. To disassemble, reverse assembly instructions.
Handle adjustment
WARNING
Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
NOTE
Lower bearing housingand head assembly must bein line with
the engine.
NOTE
Collar(E) shows minimum spacing for front handle location.

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Before you start
1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment
assembled, and position front handle for comfortable opera-
tion. Tighten handle screws.
Barrier bar assembly
1. Unscrew bottom bracket of handle, and replace with Barrier
Bar as shown. Adjust handle and secure as described
above.
NOTE
The barrier bar may be used with the PAS attachments indicat-
ed in the barrier bar table.
BARRIER BAR USE - PAS ATTACHMENTS
PAS ATTACHMENT RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL NOT RECOMMENDED
Shaft Hedge Clipper •
Tiller-Cultivator •
Power Pruner •
Standard Line Trimmer •
Pro Sweep •
Pro Thatch •1
Articulating Hedge Clipper •
Brushcutter •2
Rapid Loader Line Trimmer •
Pro Paddle •
Power Blower •
1. Use J-Handle provided with Pro-Thatch attachment as a barrier.
2. Brushcutter requires U-Handle & Harness.

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Before you start
Preparing the fuel
Fuel Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-
stroke engine oil of reputable brand name.
Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol isrecommended. Do not
use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl
alcohol.
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD
Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC,FD grade and ECHO
Premium 50 : 1 oil.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be
wiped up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
Fuel supply Always refuel in a well ventilated location. Do not pour fuel in-
doors.
Place the product and the refuelling tank on the ground when
performing the refuelling operation. Do not refuel the product
on the loading platform of a truck, or in other such places.
Always ensure that the fuel level remains below the shoulder
level of the fuel tank when refuelling.
Thereisadifferenceinpressurebetweenthefueltankandthe
outsideair.Whenrefuelling,loosenthefuel tankcap slightlyto
eliminate the difference in pressure.
Always wipe up any fuel spills.
Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you
start the engine.
Keep the refuelling tank in a shaded area away from fire.
DANGER


Fuel is highly inflammable and there is a risk of fire if it is handled incorrectly. Carefully read
and observe the precautions in the section of this manual titled "For safe use of your prod-
uct".

Once the refuelling is complete, securely tighten the fuel tank cap and do not forget to
check that there are no leaks or dischargesof fuel from the fuel pipe, fuel systemgrommets,
or around the fuel tank cap. If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the product
immediately and contact your dealer to have it repaired.
If the fuel ignites, it could cause burns and fire.
CAUTION
There is difference in pressure between the fuel tank and the outside air. When refuelling, loosen the fuel tank cap
slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure.
Otherwise, fuel may get spewed.
NOTE
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank 2. Shoulder level

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Engine operation
Engine operation
Starting the engine
Starting a cold engine (Connect the spark plug cap if the product has been in storage for
a long period of time)
The starting procedure depends on whether the engine is cold or
warm. A cold engine is started as follows.
1. Check that there are no fuel leaks.
2. Move the ignition switch to the Start position.
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-
tion.
4. Move the choke lever to the "Cold Start" position.
5. Alternately press and release the purge bulb until the fuel is
sucked up into it.
6. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull-
ing several times on the starter grip.
7. If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-
mediately, move the choke lever to the "Run" position and
continue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine.
8. If the engine starts immediately when you carry out the in-
structions in step 6, above, return the choke lever gently to
the Open position.
9. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.
WARNING


When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod-
uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly.
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Inspect guards for damage and ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if guard is damaged or missing.
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Check that the attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
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Attachment head should not move at idle. If head move, readjust carburettor according to carburettor adjustment
instructions in this manual or see your dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
NOTE
Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length.
Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger 3. Throttle trigger lockout
1. Purge bulb
2. Choke lever 3. Fuel return line 4. Starter handle

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Engine operation
Engine warm-up 1. Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes
at idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
Starting a warm engine 1. Move the ignition switch to the Start position.
2. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-
tion.
3. Check that the choke lever is in the Open position.
4. If fuel tank is not empty, pull on the starter grip to start the
engine.
5. If no fuel is visible inthe purge bulb,alternately press and re-
lease the purge bulb until the fuel is sucked up into it.
6. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, and
pull on the starter grip to start the engine.
Stopping the engine 1. Move the throttle trigger to the idle speed position and set
the engine to idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Move the ignition switch to the Stop position.
3. In the event of an emergency, stop the engine immediately
using the ignition switch.
4. If the engine fails to stop, move the choke lever to the "Cold
Start" position. The engine will stall and come to a halt (an
emergency stop).
∗Iftheenginefailstostopwhentheignitionswitchisused,have
the ignition switch checked and repaired by your dealer before
you use the product again.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger 3. Throttle trigger lockout
1.Purge bulb
2.Choke lever 3.Fuel return line 4.Starter handle
1. Ignition switch 2. Throttle trigger