NOTE Use of a harness (not included) and this kit will allow use of metal or nylon grass/weed blades. All other metal blade usage requires a "U" Handle Kit and restrictive harness. NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. For heavy-duty or extended use, U-handles should be used. See your Echo dealer or Trimmer/Brush Cutter Safety Manual for details regarding U-Handles. If you have additional questions, contact your Echo Service Dealer, or call Echo directly at 1-80

. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling. • Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3

Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 in. Remove blade and holders before greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings. 1. Shut engine off. 2. Remove split pin (A). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C). NOTE Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity. NOTE Blade nut (D) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using scrench. Remove outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inn

4. Loosen adjustment knob and adjust the blade's depth of cut toproduce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimumblade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 in.) of the blade intothe ground. Tighten adjustment knob. 5. Before edging, plan your direction of travel so that the unit will always be positioned on your right side and so that you walk on a hard surface whenever possible. 6. Hold edger as shown. warningBefore edging, be sure to read and understand the entire Operator's Manual

d. Tighten harness clamp screw. INSTALL SHIELD AND GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1. Push gearbox assembly on end of drive shaft taking care to engage the drive cable with the gear housing. 2. Locate the gear housing on the drive shaft and install the locating screw (B). 3. Tighten the two (2) side clamping screws (A). INSTALL HANDLE/BARRIER BAR A A B NOTE The Barrier Bar is required when using blades. Units equipped with U-Handles do not require installation of the Barrier Bar. 1. Position front handle

DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur. 14. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALyST -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. 15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter. 16. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank. 17. ChOKE - The choke control is located on the air filter case. Move l

To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your ECHO dealer for repairs. skIll level Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. maInTenanCe InTervals Component Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Interval Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use (1) Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use (1) Tines Inspe

Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. assembly wArningDo not perform maintenance or assembly procdures with engine running. Tools Required: 4 & 5 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: ProSweep Gear Housing, Lower Drive Shaft Assembly, PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. prosweep gear housIng assembly to lower drIve shaft assembly 1. Remove vinyl caps from attachment drive shaft. 2. Place brush gear housing

a drIve shaft lubrIcatIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDXTM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable. 4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly. a B blade r