Echo DSRM-200 Instruction Manual

DSRM-200 SAFETYX7508161200 9© 3/2014 ECHO Inc.DO NOT Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at therate for which it was designed.Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approvedattachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices,attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and complywith all safety instructions listed in this manual.• Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and looseobjects away from all openings.• ALWAYS move stop switch to “0” position, and make sure all moving parts have come to acomplete stop, and remove battery before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicingunit.• Avoid Unintentional Starting – DO NOT carry electric trimmer with the switch in the “I” position. Besure switch is “0” when carrying the unit.• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, andhigh or locked-up place – out of reach of children.• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate without debris shield installed.• Check unit for damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage is found, do not use unit,otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired by anauthorized servicing dealer before using.• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.• Check that the cutting head is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.• Check that support handle is adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly Section forproper adjustment.• Keep handles dry and clean.Plastic Debris Shield• Plastic debris shields are equipped with a sharp cutoff knife for cutting nylon trimmer line tolength during operation. Wear work gloves and use extreme care when assembling trimmer headto cutter head motor to avoid accidental contact with cut-off knife.• Inspect plastic debris shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is securely in place.Replace if either is damaged or missing.