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Echo GT-22G Operator's Manual

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    1top cover operator's manual grass trimmer english warning read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..

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    2 introduction 2introduction echo grass trimmers are lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined units designed for weed control and grass trimming in areas difficult to control by any other means. Loop handle version of and are designed for occasional user. Do not use this unit for any purpose ot...

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    3 contents decals and symbols............................................................................................................ 4 rules for safe operation...................................................................................................... 5 training..........................

  • Page 4: Decals And Symbols

    4 decals and symbols locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "description" section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from ...

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    5 rules for safe operation training do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment. Πread the operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. Never allow anyone to use the ...

  • Page 6: Warning

    6 fuel handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. A) use an appropriate type of fuel container. B) do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near to fuel supplies. C) the fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized before removing the cap. D) fil...

  • Page 7: Warning

    7 general operation do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation. Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attachment. Do not run engine at full throttle without a load. Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other ...

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    8 stop the engine before leaving the machine, children are not allowed to use the machine, stop the machine between different working places. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately. Keep your hands and body away from silencer to prevent heat injury while the engine...

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    9 vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud's phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration. Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fin...

  • Page 10: Danger

    10 rules for safe operation with nylon line cutting head use correct cutting attachment Πoperate the machine with its throttle trigger fully grasped for higher engine speed. Πdo not give an excessive load to the spinning cutting head to stop. Πin case of cutting the thick grass, cut the grass lit...

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    11 scalping and edging both of these are done with the line head tilted at a steep angle. Scalping is removing top growth, leaving the earth bare. Edging is trimming the grass back where it has spread over a pavement or driveway. During both edging and scalping, hold the unit at a steep angle in a p...

  • Page 12: Description

    12 description 1. Bearing housing 2. Shaft tube - part of the unit that provides a casing for power transmission shaft. 3. Safety decal - part number x505-000140 4. Front (loop) handle - light weight, suitable for nylon line trimmer only. 5. Ignition switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of the thr...

  • Page 13: Assembling

    13 assembling front (loop) handle installation 1. Front (loop) handle. 2. Handle bracket. 3. Four screws (m5 x 35). Πposition the handle in a comfortable operating position and tighten screws (m5 x 35). Πthe cutting attachment should be 5 - 7.5 cm above the ground and as level as possible. Plastic...

  • Page 14: Danger

    14 replacing nylon line 1. Pawl. 2. Cover. 3. Housing. (1)press "retaining pawls" (at two places) inward and lift cover to remove it. It is easier to remove one after another. 4. Spool (2)remove spool. (3)when nylon line on the spool is almost exhausted, remove remaining line from spool and wind "ne...

  • Page 15: Fuel

    15 fuel fuel Πfuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. Πrecommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for iso-l-...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 operation starting the cold engine ∗ starter handle 1. Ignition switch. 2. Throttle trigger lockout. 3. Throttle trigger. 4. Choke lever. 5. Purge bulb. 6. Fuel return line. Œ before starting engine make sure cutting attachment is not in touch with ground or other objects. Œ place ignition switch...

  • Page 17: Service Maintenance Guide

    17 service maintenance guide area maintenance page before use monthly air filter clean / replace 19 • fuel system inspect 19 • fuel filter inspect / clean / replace 19 • spark plug inspect / clean / adjust / replace 19 • cooling system inspect / clean 19 • carburettor adjust / replace and adjust 20 ...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    18 troubleshooting trouble cause remedy engine - hard to start - does not start engine cranks fuel at carburettor not fuel at carburettor Πfuel filter clogged Πfuel line clogged Πcarburettor Πclean or replace Πclean Πask your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder Πcarburettor Πask...

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    19 maintenance and care Πif you have any questions or problems, please contact your echo dealer. Cleaning air filter 1. Air cleaner cover. 2. Air filter. Πclose choke and remove air cleaner cover. Πremove air filter (air filter is located inside air cleaner cover). Πbrush dirt from filter or was...

  • Page 20: Caution

    20 carburettor adjustment ∗ idle speed adjuster every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tuned for maximum performance. Any change from this setting should be performed only with the aid of an accurate tachometer (see specification for r/min setting). Before adjusting carbur...

  • Page 21: Storage

    21 storage long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days of longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Purge bulb 1) drain the fuel tank completely. A. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a num...

  • Page 22: Disposal Procedure

    22 disposal procedure Πdispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations. Πmajor plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Πplease contact your ec...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    23 specifications model mass: unit without fuel, cutting attachment and guard (iso11806) kg 4.1 4.1 volume: fuel tank l 0.44 cutting attachment: nylon line head line diameter line length thread mm m 3.0 2 × 1 line right-handed 3/8 × 24unf gear ratio: gear ratio and lubrication no reduction and good ...

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    24 x771 - 000 73 4 x771 227-710 4 2015 1memorandum and back cover 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8760, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145. Printed in china 1508 1400 cn ©.