Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result. X770000310 X7702273700 06/03 2 2 Welcome 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 included with your attachment. You will find this manual easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this

Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODELS GT-230 Serial Number 03001001 - 04999999 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. 2 2 Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual a

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FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. (UECHO INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Echo Weed and Grass Trimmers, Models GT-1100 and GT- 2400 are light-weight, high-performance, gasoline powered units designed for grass trimming. WARNING A DANGER ECHO supplies an operator’s manual and safety manual with each product. You must read and understand both manuals before you are can operate your ECHO product safely and effectively. The operator’s manual provides information necessary for operatio

Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years. To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead, try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your whole hand, not just the thumb and index finger. • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands. • Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive

If a tachometer is available, idle speed should be set to the specifications found on page 12 "Specifications" of this manual. B C A C WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, blades should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 24 24 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emissions Models Level 2 Tools required: Screwdriver with 2mm blade width, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts Required: None NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment" pr

The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown. • Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands and wrists. • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous armexercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking. • Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not required. • If you experience discomfo

Always be aware of overhead power lines. 27. Always keep a firm grip on both handles when motor is running: one hand grasps the front “loop” handle while the other hand grasps the rear handle. Severe injuries can result if you try to use this machine with only one hand or with an insecure grip. 28. Thoroughly inspect the area where equipment is to be used and removed all objects, which can be thrown by the machine. 29. Always keep area clear of children, pets, and bystanders. 30. Always inspect

See Service and Adjustments. Throttle Control Lever Fast Slow Stop The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. The settings are OX0210 variable between fast and slow. Recoil Starter Handle The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine. Primer Bulb For a cold engine, push the primer bulb three times to add fuel for easier engine OX0040 start. See Starting and Shut Off. Swivel Head Lock The swivel head feature is designed to allow close trimming while walking parallel to f

Always wear the required harness for the unit and be sure it is properly worn and secured. Adjust the shoulder harness to your body, and balance the assembled unit from the harness as instructed on page 12. Inspect the blades before use. The teeth must be sharp and there must be no cracks in the steel. Dull blades increase the risk of blade kick out reactions. Small cracks may grow to where a piece of the blade may fly off during operation. WARNING DANGER • Do not cut with dull, cracked or damag