Users of this equipment risk injury to t hemselves and
others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety
precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an
operator’s manual. It must be read and understood
for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are
as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to
change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and
manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and
understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful
operating tips and SAFETY messages.
The Operator’s Manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product. Scan QR codes throughout the operator’s manual
for more information.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Parts/Serial Number
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Genuine ECHO Parts and
Assemblies for yo ur ECHO products
are available only from an A uthorized
ECHO Dealer. When you do need to
buy parts always have the Model
Number and Serial Number of the
unit with you. You can find these
numbers on the engine housing. For
future reference write them in the
space provided below.
Model No. _________________
Serial No. _________________
Service
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call:
1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web
Site. www.echo-usa.com. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/
repairs, proof of purchase is required.
If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation, or maintenance of this product, call the ECHO Consumer
Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please
know the model and serial number of your unit.
Product Registration
Register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling
out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your
product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if
we find it necessary to contact you.
Additional or Replacement Manuals
Replacement Operator or Safety Manuals, and Parts
Catalogs, are available from your Authorized ECHO
Service Dealer, or at www.echo-usa.com, or by contacting
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(800-673-1558). Always check www.echo-usa.co m for
updated information.
Safety Videos are available from your Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. A
$5.00 shipping charge is required for each video.
SAFETY
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts
and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words .
The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what
they mean to you.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER”
calls attention to an act or condit ion which WILL lead to serious
personal injury or death if not avoided.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING”
calls attention to an act or cond ition which CAN lead t o serious
personal injury or death if not avoided.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION”
calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or
moderate personal injury if not avoided.
The enclosed message provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and
maintenance of the unit.
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CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited.
Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.
ft.) from electrical
hazards.
Keep bystanders at
least 15 m (50 ft.)
away.
Thrown Objects
Plan retreat path from
falling objects.
AVOID KICKOUT
Keep bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.)
away.
Beware of thrown objects, wear eye
protection.
Keep bystanders and helpers at least
15 m (50 ft.) away.
Hot Surface
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment
Users of this product risk injury to themselve s and others if the
unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not
followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when
operating unit.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• If you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit onl y if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
◆ Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
must be wo rn whenever you operate the unit.
◆ For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over
safety glasses or goggles to pr o vide pr otection from sharp
branches or flying debris.
Hand Protection
Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the
handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold
environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
hands.
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Hearing/Ear Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Breathing Protection
Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens
may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while
operating unit. Dust masks can provide protection against dust, plant debris,
and other plant matter such as pollen. Make sure the mask does not impair
your vision, and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug-fitting, durable clothing:
• Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or
hanging items that could become entangled in moving part s or
surrounding growth.
• Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to
heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic
field during operation, which may interfere with some
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,
persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician
and the pacemaker manufacturer before ope rating this
machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not
recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a
pacemaker.
Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in
injury. Read and f ollow all safety and operation instructions to
minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow instructions may result
in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries.
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects
the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to
vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and
burning sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended, because the
minimum exposure, which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the
head, neck, feet, ankles, hands, and
wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by
performing vigorous arm exercises
during frequent work breaks, and also
by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill
each day with jobs where operating the
unit or other hand-held power
equipment is not required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness,
and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and
vibration.
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
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It is believed that overusing the muscles
and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms,
and shoulders may cause soreness,
swelling, numbness, weakness, and
extreme pain in those areas. Certain
repetitive hand activities may put you at a
high risk for developing a Repetitive
Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI
condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(CTS), which could occur when your wrist
swells and squeezes a vital nerve that
runs through the area. Some believe that
prolonged exposure to vibration may
contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe
pain for months or even y ears.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:
• Av oid using y our wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead try
to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your whole
hand, not just the thumb and index finger.
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.
• Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you
feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The
sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and
muscle damage can be prevented.
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires
can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not
insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly
or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions
and can cause serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Saf ety
Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals
prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers
tightly encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders.
Do not over reach.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the drive shaft
housing and attachment bearing
housing may become very hot,
too hot to touch. Avoid contact
during and immediately after
operation.
Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious
injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with
a non approved ECHO product.
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or
replace as needed.
• Inspect ProSweep brushes for damage and that they are firmly secured in
place. Replace brushes if damaged or missing.
• Check that the ProSweep attachment is firmly attached and in safe
operating condition.
Note: ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting
devices, attachments or accessories which have not been
tested and approved by ECHO.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
◆ ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before
removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
◆ DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and
protective covers are properly assembled to unit.
◆ NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running.
Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) 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 your ECHO dealer.
1.BRUSHES - P ermanently attached to drum holders and come standard
with 0.5 mm (0.018 in.) diameter nylon bristles. Optional 0.7 mm
(0.028 in.) diameter brushes are available for fine material sweeping
application.
2.LOWER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Included separately in the carton
and must be assembled to the gear housing assembly . The lower driver
shaft assembly contains the flexible drive cable, the outer shaft
housing, and safety decal.
3.FLEXIBLE DRIVE CABLE - Cable end fits into drive shaft coupler of
Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom models.
4.BRUSH GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Brushes come pre-assembled
to the gear housing in the carton. Brushes rotate towards the operator
viewed from the operators position.
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for y our
convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be
necessary.
After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer
or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check
for missing parts.
3.Remove gear housing locater
screw (A) with 4 mm hex
wrench.
4.Loosen gear housing mounting
bolt (B) with 5 mm hex wrench.
5.Position lower drive shaft (end
without serial number decal)
into gear housing shaft mount.
6.Align hole in drive shaft housing
(C) with gear housing shaft hole
(D) and seat lower drive shaft
end into gear housing shaft
mount. Install and tighten the
gear housing locater screw.
7.Tighten the gear housing
mounting bolt.
Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly
Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with
engine running.
Parts Required:PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling
1.Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.
2.Pull locater pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4
turn to lock-out position.
5.Carefully fit attachment drive
shaft assembly into coupler (B)
to decal assembly line (C),
making sure that the inner lower
drive shaft engages the square
upper drive shaft socket.
Note: Earlier model Power
Heads may have shorter
couplings.
Note: Lower bearing housing and
head assembly must be in
line with the engine.
6.Rotate locater pin (A) ¼ turn
clockwise to engage lower shaft
hole. Insure locater pin is fully
engaged by twisting lower drive
shaft. Locater pin should snap
flush in coupler. Full engagement
will prevent further shaft rotation.
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7.Secure lower shaft assembly to
coupler by tightening clamping
knob (D).
OPERATION
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injurie s. Keep
hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always
stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing
debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Note: Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's
Manuals for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping
instructions.
Operating Techniques
1.Hold unit on your right side resting sweeper brushes on work surface.
2.Firmly grasp throttle grip with right hand and front handle with left hand.
3.Position ProSweep at an angle
to the work surfac e well out in
front of your body.
The sweeper brushes rotate towards the operator. Do not
operate ProSweep at an angle with bru she s clos e t o your body
which could result in loss of control and possible s erious injury.
4.Accelerate to full throttle and allow brushes to push debris ahead.
Sweep to an area where debris can be piled and collected.
Extended use of unit at low
throttle settings could cause
damage to clutch because of
clutch slipping.
5.Debris may be swept out and
away from corners by turning
unit over to reverse brush
direction. Grip unit securely
using both hands. Operate
throttle trigger with thumb of
right hand. For extended use,
reposition front handle to allow
comfortable grip. Return handle
to normal position f o r reg u l ar
operation.
Turning ProSweep over to reverse sweeper drum rotation will
cause debris to be swept toward operator. Reduce engine
speed, and be alert for unstable footing caused by loose debris.
When sweeping wide areas, angle
brushes to pile debris in rows; then
collect material.
6.Use an angle of 15-30º. This
helps direct debris and reduces
operator fatigue.
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MAINTENANCE
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing
obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to
cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands
from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service.
Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you
are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend
that you take your unit to an ECHO Servicing Dealer for maintenance. To
help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO
Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not
listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
Skill Levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with lithium based grease
every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating
and failure can result.
1.Remove gear housing locater
screw (A).
2.Loosen gear housing mounting
bolt (B).
3.Pull gear box from drive shaft
housing.
4.Pull flexible cable from the drive
shaft housing, wipe clean and
re-coat with a thin coating [15
ml (1/2 oz.)] of lithium based
grease.
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5.Slide the flexible cable back in
the drive housing. DO NOT get
dirt on the flex cable.
6.Position lower drive shaft (end
without safety decal) into gear
housing shaft mount.
7.Align hole in drive shaft housing
with gear housing shaft hole
(C), and seat lower drive shaft
end into gear housing shaft
mount. Install and tighten
locater screw (A).
8.Tighten gear housing mounting
bolt (B).
Brush Replacement
Level 1.
Parts Required:Standard Brush Assembly - P/N 99944200551 QTY (2).
2.Hold 8 mm nut (B) from turning
with open end wrench inserted
through drum holder cap.
Loosen and remove bolt and
lock nut with cross head
screwdriver through holder
access hole (A).
3.Remove drum cap (C). Slide
brush holder drum off square
axle shaft.
4.Install new brush holder drum,
aligning hole (A) in drum axle
with axle shaft hole.
5.Install drum cap, aligning cap
holes with axle shaft and brush
holder drum holes.
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6.Install bolt and locknut. Tighten
securely.
STORAGE
Do not immerse this attachment in water. Water will enter gear housing and
damage gears, bearings and seals.
1.Clean ProSweep attachment bristles with water.
2.Apply thin coating of oil to metal
parts to prevent rust.
3.Lubricate lower shaft assembly
with grease. (Refer to
Lubrication instructions).
4.Store the attachment in a dry place out of reach of children. Do not
store attachment with the weight resting on brushes which could bend
over a long period of time. Store attachment with lower shaft housing in
a horizontal or vertical position to prevent grease loss from open shaft
end.
Storage Hook Installation
1.Insert small end of hook into
locating hole on attachment
shaft.
Attachment Length925 mm (36.4 in.)
Attachment Width598 mm (23.5 in.)
Attachment Height280 mm (11.0 in.)
Weight 5.1 kg (11.25 lb.)
Drive Shaft6.35 mm (0.25 in.)
Direction of Rotation
BrushesNylon Bristles 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
Max Sweeping Width590 mm (23.2 in.)
Gear Case LubricationLithium Base Grease
Gear Reduction Ratio42.75 : 1
Sweeper Operating 210 RPM
Engine Wide Open Throttle
Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to
register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your
information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your
purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely ev ent of a service update
or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
If you do not have access to the Intern et, you can complete the form below
and mail to:
ECHO Inc., Product Registration, PO Box 1139, Lake Zurich IL 60047.