User manual ECHO GT-2400 TYPE 1E

[. . . ] Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODELS GT-2000 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 & Up Occasional Use GT-2400 TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 & Up Commercial Use 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. X7532270904 89869544434 03/01 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. [. . . ] Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J. A. S. O. FC certified oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA Phase I/California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation. ) IMPORTANT Echo Premium 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container and surrounding area. Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. · Use an approved fuel container. · DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. · Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. · NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!· NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running. · DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. · Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR'S MANUAL IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. 15 After refueling; · Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. · Move at least 3 m (10 ft. ) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use; · DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. 3 m (10 ft. ) Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. [. . . ] Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor. (1/2 tablespoon) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole. [. . . ]