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SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The string trimmer is intended to be used only by adults who 
have read and understood the instructions and warnings in 
this manual and can be considered responsible for their 
actions. The product is only intended for use outdoors in a 
well-ventilated area.
For safety reasons, the product must be adequately 
controlled by a two-handed operation. 
The product fi tted with the string head (and appropriate 
guard), is intended for cutting long grass, pulpy weed, and 
similar vegetation at or about ground level. The cutting 
plane should be approximately parallel to the ground 
surface. 
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, 
bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not 
parallel to the ground surface. 
Do not use the product for any purpose not listed in the 
Specifi ed Conditions of Use.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See pages 14 - 15.
1. Front handle
2. Throttle lock
3. Throttle trigger
4. Speed-control button
5. Grass deflector
6. String head
7. Lower shaft
8. Connector
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow the 
product to cool down before storing or transporting.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store it in a 
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to 
children. Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden 
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
For storage, always remove the battery pack.
For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product against 
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage 
to the product. 
MAINTENANCE
 WARNING! 
Use only ECHO accessories and ECHO spare 
parts. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, 
contribute to poor performance, and may void your 
warranty. Should components need to be replaced, 
which have not been described, please contact one 
of our ECHO service agents.
 WARNING! 
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge 
and should be performed only be a qualifi ed service 
technician. For service, bring the product to an 
authorised service centre for repair. When servicing, 
use only original replacement parts.
Switch off and remove the battery pack before conducting 
any maintenance or cleaning work.
You may only make adjustments and repairs described 
in this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised 
service centre.
For the replacement line, use only nylon fi lament line of the 
diameter described in the specifi cation table of this manual.
After extending the new cutter line, always return the 
product to its normal o0perating position before starting.
After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. 
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or 
replaced by an authorised service centre.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws before each use and 
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that 
the product is in safe working condition. Any part that is 
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an 
authorised service centre.
Bring the product to an authorised service centre to replace 
damaged or unreadable labels.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Part number
String head 313706001
Grass defl ector 535232001,
535270001
Spare cutting line 903043005
BATTERIES
 ■ Battery packs, which have not been used for some time 
should be recharged before use.
 ■ Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the 
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended 
exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
 ■ The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be 
kept clean.
 ■ For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be 
fully charged after use.
 ■ To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the 
battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
 ■ Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 
27°C and away from moisture.
 ■ Store the battery pack in a 30% - 50% charged 
condition.