Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings.
Always stop unit and ensure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before:
Removing obstructions
Clearing debris
Servicing the unit
Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to the operator or bystanders.
Always follow all maintenance instructions as written.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury.
Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service.
Regular scheduled maintenance helps achieve this.
If unsure or unequipped, take your unit to a Servicing Dealer.
You may DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it—each task is graded for ease.
If the task is not listed, see your Dealer for repairs.
COMPONENT OR SYSTEM | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE | SKILL LEVEL |
---|---|---|
Daily or Before Use | ||
Battery / Battery Compartment | Inspect / Clean / Charge | 1 |
Cut Off Knife | Inspect / Clean | 1 |
Screws / Nuts / Bolts | Inspect / Tighten / Replace | 1 |
Drive Shaft | Grease¹ | 1 |
Gear Housing | Grease² | 1 |
Apply lithium-based grease every 25 hours of use.
Apply lithium-based grease every 50 hours of use.
If not maintained properly, the product may pose a serious risk to physical health.
Failure to maintain the product can cause performance deterioration.
Intervals shown are maximums.
Your usage and experience determine real frequency.
If using vegetable-based chain oil, inspect and maintain more often.
If issues arise, contact your ECHO dealer for repair.