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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 operation, maintenance and storage of the unit. The Safety Manual provides information necessary for the safe operation of the unit. If you need to obtain a copy of either manual, please write ECHO Incoiporated, 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047. DESCRIPTION CONTENTS Introduction........................................................i Description.........................................................i Decals...............................................................1 Safety................................................................2 Operation..........................................................4 Service Maintenance Guide..............................6 Troubleshooting................................................6 Service..............................................................7 Storage...........................................................11 Assembly........................................................12 Specifications..................................................13 CYLINDER FINS (C) CUTTER HEAD DECAL FUELTANK Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. I DECALS FOLLOW SAFETY DECALS Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. See page 3 for location of “A”, “B” and “C”. A. SHAFT DECAL —WARNING—DANGER— A • This unit can be dangerous and can cause serious injury if improperly used. Operators, helpers and bystanders can be severely injured by thrown objects and must wear specified ANSI Z87.1 eye protection. Blindness or loss of eye can occur. Do not rely on cutter head shield to protect eyes. Ricochet can occur. • To avoid accidental contact, keep everyone beyond operating area. • To reduce the risk of injury to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand your operator’s and safety manuals. For a free copy of the safety manual, write to ECHO, INCORPORATED, 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047. • Keep shield and other components in place and in good condition. Do not use attachments or other parts not approved by Echo. • GT style (non-blade capable) units must not be converted to blade use except Maxi-Cuts or similar ECHO approved attachments._ B. DEBRIS SHIELD DECAL E1175 C. CUTTER HEAD DECAL WARNING CAUTION Not to exceed Wear eye protec- 10,000 R.P.M. tion when operat- ing trimmer. 1 SAFETY OPERATOR SAFETY • Read this Trimmer Operator’s Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. • Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open-toed shoes or operate unit while bare footed. • Wear proper clothing to protect legs and other exposed parts of your body. • Wear eye and hearing protection devices. • Use caution when handling fuel. Put the gas caps back tightly on both the gas can and the trimmer fuel tank. Move at least 10 feet from the re-fueling point and be sure there is no leakage of fuel from the gas cap or the fuel system before starting the engine. • Operate this gasoline engine powered equipment in a well-ventilated area only. • Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set at idle. Do not start if the cutting head is obstructed by the ground or any other object. • Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces. • Inspect area that trimmer will be used in. Remove stones, metal objects and any other object that could jam or damage the trimmer. WARNING A DANGER Always stop the engine when a cutting head jam occurs. DO NOT attempt to remove an object causing a jam if the engine is running. Physical injury can occur if a jam Is removed and the cutting head suddenly starts. • Do not allow other persons or pets In the area when starting or using the trimmer. • Keep a firm grip on the trimmer with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, the left hand on the front handle. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. A firm grip will help you keep control of the trimmer. NEVER OPERATE the trimmer with only one hand. • Do all cutting at full throttle speed. Cutting at less than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing it to slip. • Always carry the trimmer with the engine stopped and the HOT muffler away from your body._ PREP...
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