Echo SRM - 410U manual

W ARNING 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. Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 410U X7502163701 X75001231 1 03/09[...]

2 Copyright© 2009 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of help[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 3 I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded b[...]

4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 5 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 users of this equipment with the Operator ’ s Manual and Safety Ma[...]

6 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 7 P/N 89016054130 P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near mufer) d e s c r I p t I o n Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be orde[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle T rigger Hou[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 9 c o n t e n t s The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retaile[...]

10 a s s e m b l y d r I v e s h a f t / p o w e r h e a d T ools Required: 4 mm Hex W rench Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (A) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove drive shaft locating bolt (B). 3. Remove protective plastic cap from end of dri[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 11 1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (E), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing ange points to notch location. 2. Remove split pin (F), L.H. blade nut (G), lower plate (H), and up- per plate[...]

12 A B C u - h a n d l e I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed : 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex wrench Parts Requir ed: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm at washer 1. Remove assembling bolt (A) from right hand grip. Install right hand grip (B) onto right hand U-handle (C) until bolt hole in U- handle is visible through bo[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 13 6. Secure the right hand U-handle by tightening 4 right handle assem- bling bolts (H) loosely . 7. Adjust handles for comfortable operation and tighten handle as- sembling bolt (E) and 4 right handle assembling bolts (H). 8. Route throttle linkage and ignition le[...]

14 o p t I o n a l n y l o n h e a d I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: Locking T ool Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. 2. Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter -clockwise until head is tight against upper p[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 15 2.REPLACING SPOOL NOTE Keep line tight on spool. A. Snap spool into housing while pulling line through eyelets with about 15 cm (6 in) extending out. CAUTION Knob tightens counterclockwise, “left”. B. Fasten spool to housing with shaft bolt, spring, and knob.[...]

16 o p e r a t I o n W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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. W ARNING Engine exhaust IS [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 17 Plastic/Nylon Grass/W eed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 T ooth W eed/Grass Blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody gr[...]

18 f u e l NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 19 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and[...]

20 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING When engine is started, conrm that there is not any abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your DEALER to repair . After refueling tighten fuel cap rmly and check for leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a danger of ?[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 21 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e 1. Press the decompression device (E). 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion. 3. Pur ge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. 4. Rec[...]

22 m a I n t e n a n c e W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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 befo[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 23 B A a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air lter . 1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep [...]

24 f u e l f I l t e r Level 1 . T ools r equir ed: 200- 250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container . Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit DANGER Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from arou[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 25 c o o l I n g s y s t e m Level 2. T ools r equir ed: Air compressor and safety nozzle, or: 4 mm Hex wrench, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts Requir ed: None. IMPOR T ANT T o maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely [...]

26 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools required: 4 & 5 mm Hex W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean de[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 27 CAUTION When starting, idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the cutting attachment. Correct idle speed is adjusted 2300 to 2700 r/min. Or 1/4 turn CCW from the point the cutting attachment stops moving. When there is some trouble with the carb[...]

28 l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 8 & 13 mm Open End W rench, Screwdriver , Clean Rag. Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX 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. Grease should ll gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 3. Ad[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 29 s h a r p e n I n g m e t a l b l a d e s 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 clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharp[...]

30 DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g 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 C[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 31 DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open ame or spark. s t o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris dur[...]

32 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-410U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1860 mm (73.2 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 630 mm (24.8 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 470 mm (18.5 in.) W eigh[...]

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