Echo SB - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
This manual describes how to protect yourself and others from hazards related to operation of
a Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, Model PAS Pro-Attachment
Series unit with attachment, Model SB Split-Boom unit with attachment, and Model PE Power
Edger.
Before assembling, fueling, operating, or servicing your unit, you must read and understand
this Safety Manual, your unit’s Operator’s Manual, and the Operator’s Manual or Installation
Instructions for any attachment or accessory you may be using.
You must understand all safety symbols and warning labels, and obey the safety precautions
provided by these important safety reminders.
You must also be alert at all times, and be physically capable of handling and controlling a
grass trimmer, trimmer-brushcutter, PAS attachment, or Power Edger in a variety of applica-
tions. If you are unable to handle the equipment safely, or if you feel that the task you wish to
perform could put you, your property, or others at risk, please call a professional landscape
maintenance company to handle the job.
Echo highly recommends that you obtain and review the supplemental Echo Trimmer-
Brushcutter Safety Video before using your unit. Contact your Echo dealer for a copy, or for
more information, or call Echo at 1-800-432-ECHO. You may also visit Echo’s website at
www.Echo-USA.com .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................2
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS .....................................................................3
OPERATOR SAFETY ................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................12
FUELING .................................................................................................................20
STARTING ...............................................................................................................23
STOPPING ...............................................................................................................25
OPERATION ............................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................45
STORAGE................................................................................................................47
DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................48