Echo SRM-280T 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-280T X7502310404 X750010834 02/1 1[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon 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 helpful operat[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 3 O pera T Or ' s m anual Interna tIonal symbols s afety manual safety symbols and Import ant Informa tIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and k[...]

4 Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’ s Phenomenon, which affects the ngers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa- tions, followed by loss of color and numbness in the ngers. The fol[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 5 O pera T Or ' s m anual 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[...]

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 T Or ' s m anual P/N X505001930 P/N X505002310 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 T Or ' 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. Immediat[...]

10 A B D E D E 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. 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous- ing and insert head lock[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 11 O pera T Or ' s m anual MIN SP ACING o pera tIon 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 obstructi[...]

12 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 bar or U- handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury . Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to r[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 13 O pera T Or ' s m anual 80 T ooth Brush Blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter . 22 T ooth Clearing Blade is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter . 8 T ooth W eed/Grass Blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds.[...]

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 T Or ' 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 Spi[...]

16 B 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 th[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 17 O pera T Or ' 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 c[...]

18 maIntenance Interv als 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 bef[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 19 O pera T Or ' s m anual aIr fIl ter Level 1. 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 removed. Brush accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover and [...]

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 T Or ' s m anual 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 remove dirt from the c[...]

22 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Requir ed: 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), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPOR T ANT Never[...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 23 O pera T Or ' s m anual carburetor adjustment 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. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. Hi[...]

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. Grease should ll gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do not use high [...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 25 O pera T Or ' s m anual nylon lIne replacement 1. Do not push spool in. Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. Pull spool out of drum. 2. 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 an[...]

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 T Or ' 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 [...]

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 T Or ' s m anual s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-280T Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1802 mm (70.94 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 246 mm (9.69 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 [...]

G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 31 O pera T Or ' s m anual 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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