Echo SRM-211i manuale d’uso

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM-210 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. X7712274900 X771000490 02/04[...]

2 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ............................................... 2 - The Safety manual ....................................................... 2 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......... 3 Safety ................[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use,[...]

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 TOR ' 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 operating[...]

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 TOR ' 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 users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Man[...]

8 D ESCRIPTION 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. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missi[...]

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

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 - 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 O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SRM-210 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1778 mm (70.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height --------------------------------[...]

12 A SSEMBL Y W ARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for these 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 failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 NYLON LINE HEAD INST ALLA TION 1 . Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (C). 2 . Be sure upper plate (A) remains on PTO shaft. 3 . Place line head onto PTO shaft. Followed by large metal washer. 4 . Thread L.H. nut on PTO shaft. Tight[...]

14 P RE - O PERA TION OPERA TION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use W ARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, harness, and handle can result in serious personal injury. A B C A C D Choosing the Correct Blade W ARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matc[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 Plastic/Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 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, 19 mm (3/4 in.) [...]

16 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 137[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 B O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or th[...]

18 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure 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 attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 A M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer fo[...]

20 MAINTENANCE INTER V 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 d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 90008 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 accumulated dirt[...]

22 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C 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. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by be[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 A B C D 1 . Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2 . Release stored energy in power spring by removing spark plug. 3 . Remove three (3) screws (A) from starter assembly and remove starter. NOTE DO NOT disassemble the starter assembly. 4 . Remove the four screws that retain the en[...]

24 8 . Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 9 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the starter and fuel tank. 1 0 . Reassemble parts in reverse order of removal. When installing the cover, be certain: • the tabs of the deflector shield (E) are in [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross-head screwdriver, soft metal brush. Parts Required: Screen, Gasket 1 . Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 22 - 24 for instructions. 2 . Remove spark arrestor screen cover (A), gasket (B), and s[...]

26 A CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In 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 Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools required: 8 & 13 mm Open End Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Clean rag, Grease gun P/N 91016 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 lev[...]

28 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 (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole c[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, 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 [...]

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 Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of t[...]

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

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[...]

This Supplement contains important information. Please keep with your Operator's Manual. SUP22203776 99922203776 03/05 When selecting optional Blade Conversion Kits (9994420041 1, 99944200415) or Combination Blade/U-Handle Kits (99944200451, 99944200521), only use kits with this label attached. SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR’S MANUAL For Models: Li[...]

Ce supplément contient l’information importante. V euillez le garder avec le manuel de votre opérateur . !A TTENTION ! Ce kit a été modifié pour l’installation sur les taille-bordures Echo SRM-210 et SRM-21 1. Les modèles indiqués sur cette étiquette doivent utiliser le kit pour assurer une rétention correcte de la lame. SUPPLÉMENT AU[...]