Echo X7502026001 manual

W ARNING U sers of this equip ment risk in jury to themselves and o thers if the unit is used im pr operly an d/ or safety p recaution s are not fo l lowed. ECH O provides a n operator ’ s manual an d a s afety man ual. Both must be read and un derstood for p roper and safe o p eration. F ailure to do so co uld result in serious inj ur y . Grass [...]

2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T able of C onTenTs Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 - The Safety manual .............................................. 2 Safety ........................................[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 3 O pera tOr ' s M anual W ARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “W ARNING” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. InTerna TIonal symbols s afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporT anT Informa TIon Throughout this manual and [...]

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 require- ments whenever you operate the unit. H[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 5 O pera tOr ' s M anual W ARNING 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 Manual for instructions o[...]

6 equIpmenT 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 this man[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 7 O pera tOr ' s M anual 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Shaft Decal Hot Decal (near mufer) d esCrIpTIon 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 ordered from your ECHO dealer . See P[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted [...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 9 O pera tOr ' s M anual C onTenTs The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediate[...]

10 nylon lIne head InsT alla TIon Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION W ear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous- ing and insert head locking tool[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 11 O pera tOr ' s M anual MIN SP ACING fronT handle InsT alla TIon NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away fr[...]

12 NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. opera TIon wITh blades Preparing the T rimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use W ARNING Blade use DEMANDS specic Brush Cutter conguration. Operation without specied shield, barrier [...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 13 O pera tOr ' s M anual Choosing the Correct Blade W ARNING 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[...]

14 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-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 15 O pera tOr ' s M anual 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 remix. IMPOR T ANT Spil[...]

16 sT arTInG Cold enGIne W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the [...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 17 O pera tOr ' s M anual sT arTInG w arm enGIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust ca[...]

18 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 before performing service.[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 19 O pera tOr ' s M anual aIr fIl Ter Level 1. Parts r equired: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover and ai[...]

20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) sp ark pluG Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Rema[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 21 O pera tOr ' s M anual 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover . 3. Remove mufer cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid[...]

22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove mufer cover (A). 3. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen (D), from mufer body . 5. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to dama[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 23 O pera tOr ' s M anual CarbureTor adjusTmenT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in 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 adjust[...]

24 lubrICa TIon Level 1. 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. 3. Add grease if necessary . DO NOT over -ll. Drive Shaft (SRM-266 Only) 1. Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull ge[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 25 O pera tOr ' s M anual .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. nylon lIne replaCemenT 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through tr[...]

26 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 clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSEL Y inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting ho[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 27 O pera tOr ' s M anual T roubleshooTInG 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 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[...]

28 Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry , dust free place, out of the reach of children. DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open ame or spark. s ToraGe Long T erm St[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 29 O pera tOr ' s M anual s peCIfICa TIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-266, SRM-266S Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1810 mm (71.3 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.85 in.) Height -------------------------[...]

30 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair [...]

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32 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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