Echo SRM-210U manual

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 210U Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 W ARNING 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. X7702278400 X770000780 02/03[...]

2 I NTRODUCTION 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERA TOR ' S MANUAL Read [...]

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 bystand- ers. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I [...]

4 Shaft Decal W ARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystande[...]

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 Ca[...]

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. Read the Manuals • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Sa[...]

8 D ESCRIPTION Your new Echo product has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other final assembly may be necessary. Check the contents carefully, and notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. Use the contents list below to check for missin[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 MODEL SRM-210U P ARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 12 13 23 11 24[...]

10 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, and Recoil Starter. 2. RIGHT HAND GRIP 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of t[...]

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 blade. MODEL --------------------------------------------------------------- SRM-210U Length ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1770 mm (69.7 in.) Width ----------------------------[...]

12 A SSEMBL Y PLASTIC SHIELD INST ALLA TION Tools Required: Screwdriver, Locking Tool Parts Required: Plastic Debris Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. W ARNING DANGER The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1 . Align hole in u[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 C B A D G NOTE Model SRM-210U includes U-Handle, 8-tooth blade, and neces- sary blade conversion parts. Blades must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See page 16, "Blade Selection." Install Metal Shield Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, Scr[...]

14 Install Blade Tools Required: Locking Tool, Scrench. Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/ L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade. 1 . Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot. 2 . Install Blade (L) on upper plate pilot. Blades m[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 D E THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS 1 . Place throttle linkage cable (C) through adjustment fixture (D) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (E). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. [...]

16 BLADE SELECTION WARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out, and injury to yourself and bystanders. Plastic/Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used.[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 Shoulder/Waist Harness (P/N 30100052131) Use of the Shoulder/Waist Harness is required for blade operation, and is recommended for ALL Trimmer/Brush Cutter use. The Shoulder/Waist Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator's shoulder, and reduces operator fatigue during nylon l[...]

18 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 least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. Afte[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 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[...]

20 ST ARTING W ARM 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP positio[...]

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: 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 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 removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2 . Remove the air cle[...]

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 & screw driver) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 1 . Remove spark plug and check for wear or fouling. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a new one. D[...]

24 4 . Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5 . Install engine cover properly, placing fuel vent tube into engine cover and deflector shield tabs (A) into slots in engine cover. 6 . Secure engine cover with three (3) screws. 7 . Install top guard, and secure with one (1) screw. 8 . Connect spark plug lead to spark pl[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 A CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT NOTE New engines must be operated for a minimum of two tanks of fuel before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Alt[...]

26 A LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 8 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1 . Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2 . Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3 . Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over fill. Drive Shaft 1 . Loosen two (2) screws [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 0.095" Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (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[...]

28 8 . Hold drum (A) firmly and turn spool (B) CCW (counterclockwise) until it stops. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. 9 . Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. 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 mainte- nance. The[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 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 i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u F t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i [...]

30 S TORAGE 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 may result. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 NOTES[...]

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