2CopyRight© 2013 By Echo, IncorporatedAll Rights Reserved.Maintenance ...............................................................9- Skill Levels .......................................................10- Maintenance Intervals .......................................10- Blade Replacement/Lubrication .......................10Storage .....................................................................12Specifications ...........................................................12Warranty Statement ..................................................13Servicing Information ..............................................16- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................16- Service ..............................................................16- ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................16- Warranty Card ...................................................16- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................16Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in thisliterature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrationsmay include optional equipment and accessories, and maynot include all standard equipment.Table of ConTenTsIntroduction ................................................................2- The Operator's Manual .......................................2- The Safety Manual ..............................................2Safety .........................................................................3- Manual Safety Symbols and ImportantInformation .........................................................3- International Symbols .........................................3- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........3- Equipment ...........................................................6Description .................................................................6Contents .....................................................................7Assembly....................................................................7- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ..........7Operation....................................................................8InTroduCTIonWelcome 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 ofhelpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.The operaTor's manualKeep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications andinformation for operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly specificto this product.The safeTy manualKeep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazardsand the measures you should take to insure safe operation.