A1 -INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Esco trimmer/brush cutter!

We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the

finest trimmer/brush cutters on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new trimmer/brush

cutter and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information

on how to do that; please read it carefully.

We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY(following pages)

to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of

ownership.

When your trimmer/brush cutter needs scheduled maintenance, keep

in mind that your Esco servicing dealer is specially trained in

servicing Esco trimmers/brush cutters. Your Esco servicing dealer

is dedicated to your satisfaction, and will be pleased to answer your

questions and concerns.

Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.

This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the trimmer

and should remain with the trimmer if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in

effect at the time of approval for printing. Esco Metal Co., Ltd ( Taiwan).

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change

specifications or design at any time without notice and without

incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be

reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have

provided important safety messages in this manual and on the

trimmer/brush cutter. This information alerts you to potential hazards

that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer/brush

cutter. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:

• Safety Labels – on the trimmer/brush cutter.

• Instructions – how to use this trimmer/brush cutter correctly and

safely.

• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one

of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These

signal words mean:

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and

what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other

important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This

word means:

NOTICE Your trimmer or other property can be

damaged if you don’t follow instructions.