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Echo PAS261 manual

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    T rimmer Att achment Operator's Manual MODEL 99944200545 FOR MODELS: SRM-2400SB SRM-260SB/261SB P AS-230/231 P AS-260/261 P AS-2601 P AS-265 X7702093800 X770001330 02/09 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split [...]

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    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. Maintenance ......................[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. S AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Sy[...]

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    4 4 Physical Condition Your 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 Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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 Manual for instructions on Safe Operat[...]

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    6 EQUIPMENT W ARNING Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is securely in place[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 1 2 3 4 D ESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration, found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate it. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If the decal cannot be read, a new one can be[...]

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    8 C ONTENTS 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 retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing pa[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 5 . Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation. 6 . Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamp[...]

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    10 REMOVE NYLON LINE HEAD 1 . Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (C). 2 . Remove line head by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft. 3 . Remove locking tool. C W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of contro[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 M AINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS Component/System Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Frequency Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 50 hours of use Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before each use LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 8 & 13 mm O[...]

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    12 B C D 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 (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2 . Pul[...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 D C E CC F F B 3 . Use one piece of new nylon line (C) 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop (D) on the spool. Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm (6 in.) longer than the other. 4 . Hold the spool, opening toward you. Place index finger between the two strands and wind l[...]

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    14 MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PAS Hi Torque Trimmer Attachment Shaft Length ------------------------------------------------ 864 mm (34.02 in.) Attachment Width ----------------------------------------- 176 mm (6.93 in.) Attachment Height ---------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) Weight (dry) w/line [...]

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    T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 NOTES[...]

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    ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047-1564 WWW . ECHO - USA . COM DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www .echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer o[...]