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Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. X7722271404 / [...]
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2 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200485 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ........ ..................................................................................... ..........[...]
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99944200485 INTRODUCTION X7702091904 3 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product was designed and man ufactured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages[...]
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4 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Manuals, an d Parts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa .com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakw ood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alwa ys chec k the ECHO W eb Site for update d informat[...]
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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/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgmen[...]
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6 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whene ver unit is used. Proper Clothing W ear snug fitting, durab le clothing; • P ants should hav e long legs , shirts with long sleev es. • DO NO T WEAR SHOR TS, • DO NO T WEAR TIES , SCAR VES, JEWELR Y , or clothi ng with loo[...]
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99944200485 SAFETY X7702091904 7 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is belie ved that overusing the m uscles and tendons of the fingers, hands , ar ms, and sh oulders may cause sorene ss, s welling, numbness , weakness, an d extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a c tivities ma y put y ou at a high risk for de v elopi[...]
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8 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200485 Keep a Solid Stance • Maintain f ooting and balance at all times. Do not stand on slipper y , unev en or unstable surf aces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders . Do not ov er reach. A v oid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaf t housing and attachment bear ing housing ma y[...]
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99944200485 DESCRIPTION X7702091904 9 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation[...]
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10 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS 99944200485 CONTENTS After opening the car ton, chec k for damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of d amaged or missingpar ts. Use the conten ts list to check f or missing par ts. ____ 1 - Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachmen t ____ 1 - Operator's Man ual ____ 1 - Saf ety Manual ____ 1 [...]
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99944200485 ASSEMBLY X7702091904 11 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set P ower Head/Shaft Assemb ly on a lev el surface . 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and tu rn counter-clockwise 1/4 tur n to lock -out position. 3. Remov e vinyl cap f rom [...]
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12 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200485 1. Remov e front handle assemb ly , barr ier bar (if installed ), and mounting hardware from P AS or SRM-SB power head. 2. Retain par ts f or future use.[...]
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99944200485 OPERATION X7702091904 13 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loo se objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug , and make sure all moving parts have come to a completestop before removing obstructio ns, clearing debris, or serv[...]
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14 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200485 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or [...]
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99944200485 MAINTENANCE X7702091904 15 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. Brush loose debris from blade an d coat both sides of b lade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture . 2. Allow cle aning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the b lade. 3. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the b lade. Be ce r tain the b lade bolts are lubr ica[...]
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16 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200485 4. Slide Gear Housing Assemb ly onto Dr iv e Shaft. Be cer tain the Fle x Drive Sha ft engages the hole in Driver Gear .. Flat edge of w ashers (D) must be against drive shaft. 5. Align locating hole in gear housing with locator h ole in drive shaft. 6. Install locating scre w (A). Tighten[...]
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99944200485 X7702091904 17 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 3. Slide bl ades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom of bl ade. Do not pr y against cutting edges.. 4. File each edge carefully . F ollow the original shape of the bla d e. If a pow er grinder is used DO NO T allow b lade to ov er heat. 5. Lubricate blades (see “Lubrication”). Blades[...]
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18 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200485 STORAGE Alwa ys install blade co ver when transp or ting or stor ing unit. 1. Clean and lubricate cutting b lades and gear case. 2. Shar pen cutting b lades as required. 3. Apply a light coating of clean 2 0W engine oil along entire length of b lades and on blade bolts. 4. Install blad e cover[...]
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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 - Doub le Edge Effective Length 502 mm (19.76 in.) Pitch 35 mm (1.4 in.) Maximum Cut Soft Materials 25.4 mm (1 in.) Diameter Wo[...]
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20 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200485 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workma[...]
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99944200485 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702091904 21 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES ?[...]
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22 X7702091904 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. NOTES 99944200485 NOTES[...]
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99944200485 NOTES X7702091904 23 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc.[...]
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