Echo SRM-2100SB, SRM-2400SB manual

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS, T ype 1E SRM - 2100SB Serial Number 0533424 & Up SRM - 2400SB Serial Number 0563001 & Up W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if avail[...]

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G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MP[...]

4 with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. • Always wear hearing protection when operating unit. • Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting attachment. Maintain a 15M (50 ft.) radius, DANGER ZONE surrounding the operator. ONLY the operator, dressed in proper protective clo[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operatin[...]

6 Repetitive Stress Injuries 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 Car[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. PROVIDE ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT WITH THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE O[...]

8 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ MODELS SRM-2400SB SRM-2100SB √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Contents List Items 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly 1 - Plastic Bag (co-pack) - 1, Operator's Manual - 1, Safety Manual[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 2 6 12 14 22[...]

10 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICA TIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with steel blade. **The RPM range shown applies for all attachments. Refer to your attachment Operator's Manual "Specifications" section for proper RPM specifications. L E D O MB S 0 0 1 2 - M R SB S 0 [...]

12 ECHO APPROVED OPTIONAL A TT ACHMENTS W ARNING DANGER • Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment Series TM models. Serious injury may result from the use of non-approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the f[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 A SSEMBL Y POWER HEAD SHAFT / LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBL Y Tools Required: None Parts Required: Split Boom Attachment Assembly 1 . Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2 . Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock- out position. 3 . Carefully fit attach[...]

14 NYLON LINE HEAD INST ALLA TION Tools Required: Head Locking Tool Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. 1 . Align locking hole in upper plate (B) with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (A). 2 . Remove plastic sleeve from P.T.O. shaft (C). 3 . Be sure upper plate (B) remains on P.T.O. shaft. 4 . Thread line head onto P.T.O. sha[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 P RE - O PERA TION OPERA TION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions include[...]

16 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade P/N 69600120331 is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 3/4" in. (19 mm) diameter or larger. Brush/Clearing Blade P/N 69500120331 is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 3" in. (76 mm) diameter. Use Shoulder/Waist Harness P/N 9994[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 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. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at leas[...]

18 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE Refer to the attachment Operator's Manual and Sa[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE All Models The starting procedures is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide-open position. W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carbure[...]

20 3. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until the engine fires. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle Release throttle, and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 2 1 MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O M 0 9 R O S R U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y 0 0 6 S R U O H s e r u [...]

22 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 - 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: SRM-2100SB 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. SRM-2400SB 90030 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver), Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge) , Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, S RM - 2100SB NGK BPM-7A SRM-2400SB NGK BPM-7Y 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center elec[...]

24 3 . Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. IMPORTANT Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 5 . Assemble components in reverse order. NOTE When installing the engine cover, be certain the tab of the metal defle[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT SRM-2100SB Emission Models Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipp[...]

26 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT SRM-2400SB Emission Models Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. Do not attempt to [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tempera- ture automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result. 1 . Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull[...]

28 NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Tools required: Head locking tool (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 0.095" Nylon Trimmer Line 6m (20 ft.) long. 1 . Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2 . Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it stops. Pull spool from drum. DO NOT push in on spool whe[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 SHARPENING MET AL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (loo[...]

30 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug against cylinder, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury ma[...]

S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized 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 i[...]

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