2 X7702093704© 08/2013 ECHO Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200475TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... 3Servicing Information ......................................................................................................................... 3Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 3Service ......................................................................................................................................... 3Echo Consumer Product Support ................................................................................................ 3Warranty Registration .................................................................................................................. 3Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................................................................... 4International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 5Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 8Description......................................................................................................................................... 9Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 10Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 11Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ................................................................................. 11Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 12Operation Techniques................................................................................................................ 12Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 14Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 14Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 14Blade Replacement/Lubrication ................................................................................................. 14Drive Shaft (Lower) ................................................................................................................... 16Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 17Storage Hook Installation........................................................................................................... 17Specifications................................................................................................................................... 18Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 19Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 21