Echo SRM-280 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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury . Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS SRM-280 SRM-280S X750231022 X750010822 12/09 X7502[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 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 3 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 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 5 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 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[...]

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 7 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l P/N X505001930 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 order[...]

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 r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 9 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l c o n t e n t s 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 carto[...]

10 A B D E D E n y l o n l I n e h e a d I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: Head Locking T ool. 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 pl[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 11 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l MIN SP ACING 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 s[...]

12 Brush/Clearing Blades Require: Install U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), shoulder harness with hip pad (C), and U-Handles (D). A C D SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE* TO USE THESE BLADES Pro Maxi-Cut Grass/Weed Plastic Cutters Rigid Plastic Tri-Cut Grass/Weed Blade Metal Tri-Cut/8 Tooth Grass/Weed Blade Metal 80T Brush Bla[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 13 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 80 T ooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter . 22 T ooth Clearing Blade (99944200130) is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter . 8 T ooth W eed/Grass Blad[...]

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 r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 15 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 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[...]

16 B s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING 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 thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away fr[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 17 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e 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. [...]

18 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s 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[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 19 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts r equir ed: 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 [...]

20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T -W rench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush 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 [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 21 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover . 3. Remove 2 mufer cover screws and mufer cover (A). 4. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to[...]

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

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 23 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t Engine Break-In New engines must be operated 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. I[...]

24 l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 8 & 13mm Open End W renches, Screwdriver , Clean Rag, Grease Gun 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[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 25 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l n y l o n l I n e r e p l a c e m e n t Level 1. Parts Requir ed: ECHO 2.4mm (0.095 in.) Nylon T rimmer Line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. sections]) Echomatic Pro T rimmer Head 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Do not push spool in.[...]

26 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 sharpening, CLOSEL Y inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the c[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 27 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g 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 [...]

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 t o r a g e Long T e[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 29 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-280, SRM-280S Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1802 mm (70.94 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 246 mm (9.69 i[...]

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 [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r 31 O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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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